Case Manager

Virtue Community Care Inc; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Job summary

Virtue Community Care Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a dependable Case Manager to support youth in our Supported Living and Family Model programs. You will coordinate services, monitor progress, and liaise with DCS, caregivers, schools, and providers.

The role emphasizes thorough documentation, collaborative planning, and crisis support to promote safety, stability, permanency, and successful transitions toward adulthood.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
• Experience with children/adolescents in foster care or related settings preferred.
• Strong documentation and organizational abilities required.
• Ability to collaborate with DCS, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned caseload of DCS youth and maintain regular contact with each youth.
• Coordinate with DCS Family Service Workers, caregivers, residential staff, schools, therapists, and providers.
• Participate in treatment planning, team meetings, and discharge planning.
• Monitor youths' behavioral, educational, medical, and emotional needs.
• Complete monthly summaries, case notes, assessments, and plan updates on time.
• Monitor appointments, school participation, incidents, and progress toward goals.
• Assist with crisis response, safety planning, placement stabilization, and follow-up.
• Ensure case records comply with DCS requirements and agency policies.
• Advocate for youths' needs while promoting safety and successful transitions.

Skills

Documentation

Organization

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance

About the Role:

Virtue Community Care Inc. is seeking a dependable and organized Case Manager to support youth placed through the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services (DCS) in our Supported Living and Family Model programs.

The Case Manager is responsible for coordinating services, monitoring youth progress, maintaining required documentation, and serving as a key liaison between the youth, DCS, caregivers, residential staff, schools, healthcare providers, and other members of the treatment team.

Responsibilities:

• Manage an assigned caseload of DCS youth and maintain regular contact with each youth.
• Coordinate with DCS Family Service Workers, caregivers, residential staff, schools, therapists, medical providers, and other members of the youth’s support team.
• Participate in treatment planning, Child and Family Team Meetings, discharge planning, and other required meetings.
• Monitor each youth’s behavioral, educational, medical, emotional, and independent living needs.
• Complete monthly summaries, case notes, assessments, treatment plan updates, and other required documentation accurately and on time.
• Monitor appointments, medications, school participation, incidents, family contacts, and progress toward treatment goals.
• Assist with crisis response, safety planning, placement stabilization, and follow-up after significant incidents.
• Ensure case records remain compliant with DCS requirements and agency policies.
• Advocate for the youth’s needs while promoting safety, stability, permanency, and successful transition toward adulthood.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Human Services, Criminal Justice, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with children or adolescents in foster care, residential services, behavioral health, child welfare, or a related setting strongly preferred.
• Strong documentation, organization, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet required deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with DCS and multidisciplinary treatment teams.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to meet agency background and employment requirements.

About Us:

Virtue Community Care Inc is a dedicated community care organization based in Nashville, TN, committed to empowering individuals and families through compassionate, high-quality support services. Our clients trust us to walk alongside them during some of life's most challenging moments, and we take that responsibility seriously. Our team is built on a culture of integrity, empathy, and collaboration — making Virtue Community Care a place where employees are proud to come to work every day.