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 connections and support from organizations within their community.
Closing Date: April 24, 2026
Salary: $26.07
Position Type: Part-Time 20 hours a week
We are seeking a dynamic and organized individual to join our team as the Care Communities Coordinator for the Southwest Region of Utah, which includes Sanpete, Sevier, Piute, Wayne, Beaver, Iron, Garfield, Washington, and Kane counties. The Coordinator will build the program under the direct supervision of the Director of Community Volunteers and will be part of our Southwest Region Utah Foster Care team.
Responsibilities include:
โข Community Engagement: Develop and present informational events to cultivate new partnerships with faith-based, business, and community organizations for participation in the Care Communities Program.
โข Care Team Development and Management: Meet with potential organizations, build new Care Teams, and match foster parents to organizations.
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.
โข Collaboration: Work closely with the regional team to develop the program through collaboration with recruitment, education, retention, and DCFS staff.
โข Organizational Understanding: Develop a comprehensive understanding of Utah Foster Careโs mission and strategic plan to recruit, train, and retain foster parents by building the Care Communities Program.
โข Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
โข Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience.
โข Strong organizational and communication skills.
โข Skilled in developing community relationships, including corporate and faith communities.
โข Experience engaging with staff from the Division of Child and Family Services, or highly skilled at building collaborative relationships.
โข Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.
โข Flexibility to accommodate some weekend and evening hours.
โข Comfortable learning and utilizing digital software, including Microsoft Office, CRMs, etc.
Job Requirements:
โข Requires some evening/weekend hours and travel.
โข Position is based in St George, and mileage reimbursement is based on Utah Foster Care policies accordingly.
โข Valid Driver’s License & reliable vehicle required.
โข Hours are in-person with occasional virtual meetings.
Please note: Utah Foster Care only accepts applications online. Due to limited staff and time constraints, UFC only contacts those individuals selected for an interview.
