About the Program and Role
Utah Foster Care has established a Care Communities Program in Utah in partnership with Utah First Lady Abby Coxโs Show Up Initiative. The program surrounds foster families with meaningful connection and support from organizations within their community.
We are seeking a dynamic and organized individual to join our team as the Care Communities Coordinator and Program Assistant in the Western Region of Utah, which includes Summit, Wasatch, Utah, Juab, and Millard counties. This role blends building and supporting Care Teams in the region with statewide survey, communication, and Advisory Board work that helps the program grow. The position reports directly to the Director of Community Volunteers and will be part of our Western Region Utah Foster Care team.
Care Communities Coordinator โ Primary Focus
โข Community Engagement: Develop and present informational events to cultivate new partnerships with faith-based, business, and community organizations for participation in Care Communities.
โข Care Team Development and Management: Meet with potential organizations and community members, build new Care Teams, and match foster parents to volunteer teams.
โข Care Team Training and Support: Plan, coordinate, and attend Care Communities trainings for assigned Care Teams. Provide consistent mentoring to Care Team Leaders, foster parents, and Care Team Members.
โขCollaboration: Work closely with the regional team to develop the program through collaboration with recruitment, education, retention, and Department of Child and Family Services staff.
Care Communities Program Assistant โ Supporting Responsibility
โข Care Communities Surveys: Administer all Care Communities surveys, including surveys for foster parents, Care Team Leaders, and Care Team Members; interpret survey data; contact participants and handle incentives; and assist the Director of Community Volunteers in overseeing these surveys.
โข Youth Outcomes Surveys: Assist the Director in developing surveys that measure outcomes for youth in care supported by Care Teams, including working with any interns assigned to this project.
โข Care Team Communications: Create and send the Care Communities Newsletter and general program support emails and materials to all Care Teams.
โข Advisory Board Support: Assist the Director in supporting the Care Communities Advisory Board by attending quarterly meetings, taking notes, and managing ongoing communication with the board.
Program Knowledge
โข Develop a comprehensive understanding of Utah Foster Careโs mission and strategic plan to recruit, train, and retain foster parents, along with Community Volunteer Department programs, trainings, materials, processes, and data collection.
โข Support the mission of the Community Volunteer Department and respond to supervision accordingly.
โข Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
โข Bachelorโs Degree or relevant experience.
โข Strong organizational, writing, and communication skills.
โข Skilled in developing community relationships, including corporate and faith communities.
โข Experience engaging with Department of Child and Family Services staff, or highly skilled at building collaborative relationships.
โข Experience with Qualtrics or similar survey platforms strongly preferred.
โข Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.
โข Comfortable learning and using digital software, including Microsoft Office, CRMs, etc.
Job Requirements
โข Requires some evening/weekend hours and travel.
โข Position is based in Orem, and mileage reimbursement follows Utah Foster Care policies.
โข Valid Driverโs License & reliable vehicle required.
โข Hours are in-person with occasional virtual meetings.
Job Details
โข $26.07 per hour
โข Full-Time (30 hours)
โข Start date: December 1, 2026.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees both at work and at home, including:
โข Paid Time Off
โข Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
โข 401k Plan with Employer Contribution
โข Parental Leave
โข Life Insurance
Apply Now
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Utah Foster Care is an equal opportunity employer.
Utah Foster Care accepts applications online only. Due to limited staff and time constraints, we contact only applicants selected for an interview.
