Child Placement Team Lead

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH) our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities.

We are seeking a skilled and missionâdriven Child Placement Team Lead to coordinate and supervise therapeutic foster care placement services for children and this leadership role you will oversee placement operations guide staff ensure regulatory compliance and support highâquality personâcentered services that promote stability safety and positive outcomes for children in care.

This isnt just a leadership role its an opportunity to influence systems of care support frontline staff and help children and families thrive.

**Voted Raleighs Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleighs Best Mental Health Services two years in a row!**

Your Role in Our Mission

As the Child Placement Team Lead you will provide dayâtoâday leadership and oversight of child placement services within Child Placement and Support Services. You will work closely with the Program Supervisor Child Placement Coordinators foster parents and contracted agencies to ensure that placements are appropriate services are authorized and delivered without gaps and all care meets or exceeds state local Medicaid and ESPH standards.

You will play a critical role in screening referrals coordinating placements and discharges supervising staff responding to crises and ensuring adherence to quality improvement client rights and confidentiality standards.

What Youll Do

Leadership & Supervision

• Provide daily guidance coaching and onâsite supervision to Child Placement Coordinators.
• Observe and provide feedback on Foster Parent Clinical Supervision sessions.
• Support staff performance training completion attendance and adherence to ESPH policies.
• Assist the Program Supervisor with referral screening and placement decisionâmaking.

Placement Coordination & Oversight

• Coordinate and facilitate preâplacement meetings for all accepted referrals.
• Ensure all intake documentation is complete and records are established prior to placement.
• Maintain a small caseload (up to 5 children) to model best practices.
• Coordinate discharge planning with contracted agencies including completion of discharge summaries within 24 hours and full chart closure.

Service Authorization & Compliance

• Submit initial authorization requests prior to placement.
• Monitor and manage all authorizations to ensure uninterrupted services.
• Review documentation to ensure service plans goals and progress notes meet Medicaid and regulatory standards.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation and submission of billing documentation.

Quality Communication & Crisis Response

• Participate in Quality Improvement activities and support continuous service improvement.
• Conduct home visits to monitor service delivery and compliance.
• Communicate regularly with contracted agencies regarding child and family status incidents medication changes educational performance and placement changes (within 24 hours).
• Respond to emergency and crisis situations including evenings nights weekends and holidays as needed.
• Uphold Client Rights confidentiality standards and HIPAA compliance at all times.

Program Growth & Representation

• Assist in the expansion of child residential and placement services through presentations to community and contracted agencies.
• Represent ESPH professionally with families foster parents and partner organizations.
• Attend required trainings seminars and professional development activities.

Why Join Us

At Easterseals PORT Health leadership means partnership. You will be supported by experienced supervisors a collaborative leadership team and a missionâdriven organization committed to accountability compassion and quality care. This role allows you to lead with purpose while making a measurable difference in the lives of children families and staff.

What Were Looking For

Education & Experience

One of the following is required:

• Bachelors degree in Social Work from an accredited institution or
• Bachelors degree in a human services field plus one year of directly related experience or
• Bachelors degree in a nonâhuman services field plus two years of directly related experience

Directly related experience includes:
Case management assessment and referral supportive counseling intervention psychosocial therapy and treatment planning.

Additional Requirements

• Supervisory or leadership experience preferred
• Experience working with children families foster care or residential services
• Strong organizational documentation communication and crisis management skills
• Ability to uphold confidentiality ethical standards and regulatory requirements
• Valid North Carolina drivers license
• Reliable transportation

We also offer a full benefits package for benefits-eligible positions.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $57000 to $61000 for this full-time exempt position
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Full benefits package including Medical Dental and Vision benefits
• Life and Disability Insurance(company paid)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services support
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer

Ready to Apply

Join a team where leadership is rooted in service and impact. Apply now at or email your résumé to .

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner providing exceptional services in disability mental health and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose dedication and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery. Our 2600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40200 kids adults and families in 11000 home facility and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture Different Voices Embracing Potential Authentic Self and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!