The Bair Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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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: Altoona, PA. 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 Holiday and PTO benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible ScheduleProfessional Development Assistance
Mileage Reimbursement
401k Traditional and Roth options with employer match
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.

• • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related human services field
  • Experience: Experience working with children and families, preferably in foster care, kinship care, or child welfare services
  • Skills: Strong organization, communication, and relationship-building skillsRequirements: Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to meet state training and licensing requirements