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Job description
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 them-and every foster family deserves someone in their corner.
As a Full-Time Resource Specialist, you'll serve as the primary advocate for children in foster care while partnering closely with foster parents, birth families, schools, therapists, courts, and community providers. You'll help children navigate challenging seasons while ensuring they have the support, stability, and services they need to heal and thrive.
This isn't a desk job. You'll 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 Harding's Foster Care program. You'll 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 You'll 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 We're Looking For
• Relationship builder
• Trauma-informed mindset
• Organized and accountable
• Calm under pressure
• Strong communicator
• Collaborative teammate
• Optimistic advocate for children and families
Requirements
• Bachelor's 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 Driver's License and reliable transportation
Why You'll Love Working Here
We know the work we do is meaningful-and we also know it can be challenging. That's 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 16,000 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 aren't words on a wall-they 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 Driver's License.
Apply today and become the advocate every child deserves.
Monroe 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 .
Salary Description
Pay starts at $20.35 and up, based on experience
Worksite address
nashville, TN, 37247, US
Who can apply
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