Child Placement Coordinator

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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.

Compensation & Benefits

• 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

Ready to Apply?

If you’re seeking a rewarding career where your work truly matters and where you can make a difference in the daily lives of children and families, we encourage you to apply today at www.eastersealsucp.com.

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trusted and compassionate partner providing exceptional disability, behavioral health, and addiction treatment services. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600-member team delivers meaningful support to more than 40,200 children, adults, and families across 11,000 home, facility, and community locations in North Carolina and Virginia.

We are proud to be an IDEAL organization — Inclusive Culture, Diverse Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning & Growing.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!