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Foster Care Coordinator - PT

Jefferson County
$29.17-$32.53 per hour - Wage & Benefits The starting hourly wage range is $29.17 - $32.53/hour depending on education and experience.
United States, Wisconsin, Jefferson
311 South Center Avenue (Show on map)
Jul 25, 2026
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Jefferson County is looking for a Part Time Foster Care Coordinator to join the Child and Family Division with the Human Services Department whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families living in Jefferson County by addressing their needs in a respectful manner and enable citizens receiving services to function as independently as possible, while acknowledging their cultural differences. WHAT YOU WILL DO The purpose of the Foster Care Coordinator is to recruit and license foster homes, kinship care homes, and like-kin homes, as well as provide support to alternate care providers. SOME ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES You will be successful in this role by completing the following tasks and responsibilities: Coordinates out-of-home placements and respites (Foster Homes, Treatment Foster Homes, Group Homes, and Residential Treatment Centers). Locates emergency/respite care homes. Licenses and renews licenses for foster care providers. Inspects foster care homes. Supervises and trains foster care providers including on-going in-service training. Develops training materials. Conducts new foster parent orientation. Performs support tasks for foster care providers. Counsels providers regarding problems. Mediates and assists providers to implement solutions. Plans and conducts foster parent group and individual meetings.