What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intake Coordinator position at The Bair Foundation?
YOUR JOB
As an Intake Coordinator, you play a critical role in helping children find safe, stable, and nurturing homes. You’ll lead the recruitment, assessment, training, and support of foster, kinship, and adoptive families while ensuring all licensing and regulatory requirements are met. This role blends relationship-building with attention to detail - guiding families through the intake process, coordinating placements, and partnering with referral sources to ensure children are matched with homes where they can thrive. Through your work, you directly support The Bair Foundation’s mission of providing hope, healing, and stability to children and families.
Work Location: Columbia, SC. Office-based with Community Travel
WHO WE ARE
Founded in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania in 1967, The Bair Foundation is a Christian non-profit ministry serving children and families. We have provided quality care and services to children, youth, and families through a myriad of effective community-based services. Today, The Bair Foundation provides services in 9 states, including Kentucky, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Our programs are child-centered, family-focused, strength-based, and culturally competent, which are making a significant and positive impact on the children and families we serve. We strive to touch lives and create a better future.
WHAT YOU’LL DO TO MAKE AN IMPACT
- Grow and Support a Strong Family Network – Recruit, prepare, and support foster, kinship, and adoptive families through a clear and compassionate approval process.
- Protect Child Safety and Stability – License and assess homes in accordance with state requirements and support sound placement decisions and matching.
- Prepare Families for Success – Lead and coordinate training that equips families for the realities of care and promotes long-term placement stability.
- Ensure Compliance and Quality – Maintain accurate records and documentation that meet regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.
- Strengthen Community Relationships – Partner with referral sources and community agencies to meet placement demands and improve outcomes.
- Champion the Mission – Uphold confidentiality, demonstrate organizational values, and support safe and nurturing environments for children
YOUR PERKS
- Generous paid holidays
- Generous PTO benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Flexible scheduling options
- Mileage reimbursement
- 401(k) with employer match (Traditional and Roth options)
- Training and educational assistance
- Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
WHAT YOU BRING
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field.
- Experience: Experience working with children and families
WHAT PUTS YOU AHEAD
• Experience with foster care, kinship care, or adoptive home assessments- Knowledge of state child welfare regulations and COA standards