Job Details
Description
At
Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities.
We are seeking a skilled and mission‑driven
Child Placement Team Lead to coordinate and supervise therapeutic foster care placement services for children and families. In this leadership role, you will oversee placement operations, guide staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and support high‑quality, person‑centered services that promote stability, safety, and positive outcomes for children in care.
This isn’t just a leadership role — it’s an opportunity to influence systems of care, support frontline staff, and help children and families thrive.
- Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services two years in a row!**
Your Role in Our Mission
As the
Child Placement Team Lead, you will provide day‑to‑day leadership and oversight of child placement services within Child Placement and Support Services. You will work closely with the Program Supervisor, Child Placement Coordinators, foster parents, and contracted agencies to ensure that placements are appropriate, services are authorized and delivered without gaps, and all care meets or exceeds state, local, Medicaid, and ESPH standards.
You will play a critical role in screening referrals, coordinating placements and discharges, supervising staff, responding to crises, and ensuring adherence to quality improvement, client rights, and confidentiality standards.
What You’ll Do
Leadership & Supervision
- Provide daily guidance, coaching, and on‑site supervision to Child Placement Coordinators.
- Observe and provide feedback on Foster Parent Clinical Supervision sessions.
- Support staff performance, training completion, attendance, and adherence to ESPH policies.
- Assist the Program Supervisor with referral screening and placement decision‑making.
Placement Coordination & Oversight
- Coordinate and facilitate pre‑placement meetings for all accepted referrals.
- Ensure all intake documentation is complete and records are established prior to placement.
- Maintain a small caseload (up to 5 children) to model best practices.
- Coordinate discharge planning with contracted agencies, including completion of discharge summaries within 24 hours and full chart closure.
Service Authorization & Compliance
- Submit initial authorization requests prior to placement.
- Monitor and manage all authorizations to ensure uninterrupted services.
- Review documentation to ensure service plans, goals, and progress notes meet Medicaid and regulatory standards.
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation and submission of billing documentation.
Quality, Communication & Crisis Response
- Participate in Quality Improvement activities and support continuous service improvement.
- Conduct home visits to monitor service delivery and compliance.
- Communicate regularly with contracted agencies regarding child and family status, incidents, medication changes, educational performance, and placement changes (within 24 hours).
- Respond to emergency and crisis situations, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Uphold Client Rights, confidentiality standards, and HIPAA compliance at all times.
Program Growth & Representation
- Assist in the expansion of child residential and placement services through presentations to community and contracted agencies.
- Represent ESPH professionally with families, foster parents, and partner organizations.
- Attend required trainings, seminars, and professional development activities.
Why Join Us?
At Easterseals PORT Health, leadership means partnership. You will be supported by experienced supervisors, a collaborative leadership team, and a mission‑driven organization committed to accountability, compassion, and quality care. This role allows you to lead with purpose while making a measurable difference in the lives of children, families, and staff.
What We’re Looking For
Education & Experience
One Of The Following Is Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution, or
- Bachelor’s degree in a human services field plus one year of directly related experience, or
- Bachelor’s degree in a non‑human services field plus two years of directly related experience
Directly Related Experience Includes
Case management, assessment and referral, supportive counseling, intervention, psychosocial therapy, and treatment planning.
Additional Requirements
- Supervisory or leadership experience preferred
- Experience working with children, families, foster care, or residential services
- Strong organizational, documentation, communication, and crisis management skills
- Ability to uphold confidentiality, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements
- Valid North Carolina driver’s license
- Reliable transportation
We also offer a full benefits package for benefits-eligible positions.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary: $57,000 to $61,000 for this full-time exempt position
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- Life and Disability Insurance(company paid)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program and legal services support
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
Ready to Apply?
Join a team where leadership is rooted in service and impact. Apply now at
www.eastersealsPORT.com or email your résumé to
recruiter@eastersealsPORT.com.
About Easterseals PORT Health
Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner, providing exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery. Our 2,600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.
Easterseals PORT Health is an
Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization.
Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!
