Foster Care Case ManagerResource Specialist

Be the Person Who Helps a Child Finally Feel Safe

Some careers change lives from a distance. This one changes them face-to-face.

For more than 130 years Monroe Harding has stood beside children and young adults who have experienced abuse neglect and trauma. Every child deserves someone who refuses to give up on themand every foster family deserves someone in their corner.

As a Full-Time Resource Specialist youll serve as the primary advocate for children in foster care while partnering closely with foster parents birth families schools therapists courts and community providers. Youll help children navigate challenging seasons while ensuring they have the support stability and services they need to heal and thrive.

This isnt a desk job. Youll build relationships solve problems coordinate services attend court hearings visit foster homes and celebrate the milestones that help children move beyond trauma toward hope.

The Opportunity

Resource Specialists are the heart of Monroe Hardings Foster Care program. Youll manage a caseload while serving as the bridge between children foster families birth families schools providers and the courts. Every day is different but every day matters.

What Youll Do

Advocate for children through assessments treatment planning home visits and crisis support.
Support foster families through coaching consultation and annual home re-approvals.
Coordinate care with schools therapists birth families DCS courts and community partners.
Maintain timely documentation and regulatory compliance.
Participate in Child & Family Team meetings and ongoing professional development.

What Were Looking For

Relationship builder
Trauma-informed mindset
Organized and accountable
Calm under pressure
Strong communicator
Collaborative teammate
Optimistic advocate for children and families

Bachelors degree in Social Work or related human services field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
One year of related experience preferred
Knowledge of child welfare trauma-informed care and family systems
Valid Tennessee Drivers License and reliable transportation

Why Youll Love Working Here

We know the work we do is meaningfuland we also know it can be challenging. Thats why we invest in our people with a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health your family your financial future and your professional growth.

Our Benefits Include:

• Employer-supported medical dental and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off paid holidays and paid sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Company-paid long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families every day

Salary: starts at $43K annually and goes up based on education and experience.

Who We Are

Since 1893 Monroe Harding has helped more than 16000 children and young adults move beyond trauma to experience hope. Our work is guided by Optimism Inclusion Curiosity Personal Accountability and Collaboration.

Our Values

Our values arent words on a wallthey guide every decision we make and every relationship we build. We believe the best outcomes happen when compassionate professionals work together to help children and families heal.

Hiring Process

The safety and well-being of the children we serve is our highest priority. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks required screenings drug testing and verification of a valid Tennessee Drivers License.

Apply today and become the advocate every child deserves. Harding is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status disability status or other legally protected status.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and interview procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please contact us at or call 615.298.5573.