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Adult Foster Care Provider Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$29/hr

The Adult Foster Care (AFC) Supervisor provides support, training and coaching to AFC caregivers and program members. They play a key role in ensuring quality care by offering support to Care ...

Direct Care Professional

Inkster, MI · On-site

$14.50 - $17.25/hr

ALL Love Home (ASPGM LLC), a licensed Adult Foster Care provider in Inkster, Michigan, is seeking compassionate, reliable, and motivated Direct Care Professionals to join our growing team. In this ...

Case Manager

Braintree, MA · On-site

$20.25 - $26.25/hr

Since 2016, Epic has provided high-quality Adult Foster Care (AFC) and Group Adult Foster Care (GAFC) services throughout Massachusetts. Our mission is to promote independence, dignity, and quality ...

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How much do adult foster care provider jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for adult foster care provider in the United States is $18.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $19.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Adult Foster Care Provider vs Home Health Aide?

AspectAdult Foster Care ProviderHome Health Aide
CredentialsVaries by state, often requires training or certificationOften requires certification or training, such as HHA certification
Work EnvironmentResidential setting, providing care in a family-like homePatient's home or healthcare facility, providing in-home assistance
Employer & IndustryPrivate homes, adult foster care agencies, or state programsHome health agencies, hospitals, or private clients

Adult Foster Care Providers and Home Health Aides both offer in-home care but differ mainly in setting and scope. Adult Foster Care Providers typically care for residents in a family-style home, often requiring specific state certifications. Home Health Aides assist clients in their own homes, usually with medical or daily living tasks, and often need formal certification. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career or care service.

What are some common challenges faced by Adult Foster Care Providers when supporting residents with diverse needs?

Adult Foster Care Providers frequently encounter challenges related to balancing individualized care plans, addressing behavioral or medical complexities, and fostering a supportive home environment. Each resident may have unique physical, emotional, or cognitive needs, requiring providers to adapt routines and communication styles. Collaboration with healthcare professionals, regular training, and strong organizational skills help providers successfully navigate these challenges while ensuring high-quality care and maintaining residents’ dignity and independence.

What are Adult Foster Care Providers?

Adult Foster Care Providers are individuals or agencies that offer a safe, supportive home environment and personal care assistance to adults who are unable to live independently due to physical, mental, or developmental disabilities. They assist with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, medication management, and meal preparation. These providers help foster a sense of community and improve the quality of life for their residents, while ensuring their health and safety needs are met.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Adult Foster Care Provider, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Adult Foster Care Provider, you need knowledge of caregiving practices, basic healthcare, and typically a relevant certification such as CPR/First Aid and sometimes state-specific training. Familiarity with care management software, documentation systems, and assistive devices is important for daily operations. Compassion, patience, and strong interpersonal skills help build trust and provide emotional support to clients. These skills ensure the safety, well-being, and quality of life for individuals in foster care, while meeting regulatory and ethical standards.
More about Adult Foster Care Provider jobs
Infographic showing various Adult Foster Care Provider job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 2% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,640 per year, or $18.6 per hour.

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Job description

The Adult Foster Care (AFC) Supervisor provides support, training and coaching to AFC caregivers and program members. They play a key role in ensuring quality care by offering support to Care Managers, conducting site visits, and providing oversight for the Community Services Adult Foster Care program. The AFC program itself offers a home-based care setting for individuals who need assistance with daily activities.  

  • $29 an hour
  • Full time, 35 hours a work week

Essential Functions

  • Provide direct support to the care managers/nurses in the community
  • Conduct site visits to consumer homes and produce proper quality feedback /reports according to manager’s guidance
  • Offer input to annual performance evaluations
  • Provide monitoring and oversight for efficiencies with all referrals in AFC
  • Lead and assist with program team meeting
  • Support and train staff during the orientation processes or initial planning meeting to insure proper efficiencies in services
  • Support Community Living Program Manager as assigned
  • Monitor LTSS process to ensure accuracy and timely submittals
  • Assign caseloads
  • Provide supervision to nurses and care managers
  • Handle member or caregiver complaints
  • Support new program development and implementation with program
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned

Competencies

  • Three or more years of recent experience working with people who are elderly or disabled
  • Ability to supervise and direct staff
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Attention to accuracy and detail
  • Strong interpersonal skills – telephone skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Good computer and analytical skills
  • Innovative thinking
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Perform all other duties as may be required

Preferred Experience

  • Supervisory experience preferred

Required Education

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • A Human Services degree is preferred but can be substituted with a related degree with field experience

Work Environment

  • This job operates in a professional office environment.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines

Physical Demands

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms

 

Travel

  • Travel is required for this position.  Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Other Duties

Note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.