Intake Coordinator

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.

Location: Dayton, OH

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

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related human services field (state-specific requirements apply)
• Strong organization, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Must possess a valid driver's license, current auto insurance, and vehicle registration
• Must meet state training and licensing requirements

WHAT PUTS YOU AHEAD

• Experience with foster care, kinship care, or adoptive home assessments
• Knowledge of state child welfare regulations and COA standards
• Licensed or license-eligible social work or counseling background (state dependent)
• Comfort working independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team

YOUR PERKS

• Generous Holidays off
• Generous PTO benefits
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Schedule
• Mileage Reimbursement
• 401K with Employer Match (Traditional and ROTH options)
• Training and Educational Assistance
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

This is not a complete job description. Full details to follow.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This position requires employees to pass background checks as required by state and federal regulations for individuals working with children. Do you have any criminal convictions that may prevent clearance approval? Please explain below.
• This role requires transporting our clients and maintaining eligibility under our insurance carrier’s policies. Have you had any driving-related convictions (such as DUI) that would prevent you from being covered by our insurance?
• This position requires providing services within clients' homes and communities. Are you willing and able to perform work in home-based settings?
• This position requires travel throughout a service area. Are you willing and able to travel within the assigned territory as needed?
• Do you have any experience writing home studies?
• Please describe your experience working with children, families, foster care, adoption, behavioral health, or related social service programs.
• This position requires a Bachelors Degree or higher. Please indicate your highest level of education and field of study.
• Do you possess a valid driver's license, current vehicle registration, and reliable transportation to fulfill the requirements of this position?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $43,000 - $45,000