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Child Placement Coordinator

Porthealth, New Bern, NC, United States


At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We are seeking a compassionate and mission-driven

Child Placement Coordinator

to serve

Craven, Pamlico, and Jones counties in North Carolina . In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting children and families involved in foster care by coordinating placements, services, and supports that lead to stability, safety, and positive outcomes.

This isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity to shape futures, strengthen families, and make a lasting impact in the lives of children receiving foster care services.

Work Schedule:

Part-Time Monday – Friday; 20-25 hours per week (varying schedule, some evenings)

Your Role in Our Mission
As a Child Placement Coordinator, your work will directly support children receiving treatment in foster care and the families who care for them. You will coordinate placement services, oversee service delivery, and ensure that children and families receive high-quality, person-centered care in accordance with best practices and state standards.

Your work will include intake, casework, service planning, and ongoing coordination of services and resources affecting children and their families. Through advocacy, collaboration, and consistent oversight, you will help ensure that children experience stability, safety, and opportunities for growth.

What You’ll Do

Coordinate admission and discharge planning with contracted agencies, including completing all required documentation prior to placement

Conduct an initial in-person visit with each child within 48 hours of placement and provide ongoing weekly supervision of foster homes through in-person visits

Facilitate person-centered planning and Child and Family Team meetings

Develop initial and ongoing revisions of person-centered plans and monitor implementation to ensure services meet identified needs

Advocate for personal outcomes for children and families while adhering to best practices

Link children, adolescents, and families to additional community services, arrange referrals, and complete applications as needed

Supervise and monitor service delivery through home and community visits to ensure compliance with state, local, and ESPH standards

Why Join Us?
At Easterseals PORT Health, we are committed to helping our team members grow professionally while making meaningful contributions to the communities we serve. You’ll be supported by a collaborative team and leaders recognized for excellence in child and family services.

Competitive hourly rate of

$22.30 – $23.30 , based on experience

Generous paid time off and paid holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program and Legal Services

What We’re Looking For
To be successful in this role, candidates must be willing to work in a

hybrid office and community-based setting , including travel within assigned counties and visits to private homes.

Education & Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a Human Services–related field

Must meet

North Carolina Qualified Professional (QP) requirements for Child Mental Health Services , including a minimum of

two (2) years of experience providing mental health services to children .

Previous experience in foster care and/or teaching preferred

Skills & Qualifications

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to advocate effectively for children and families

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and current auto insurance

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!

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