Case Manager – Youth Residential Program

Jobtailor; Sevierville (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Tennessee seeks a dedicated youth services caseworker to advocate for youth in court, schools, and family team meetings. You will perform weekly casework and build strong relationships with youth on your caseload.

You will develop treatment plans, conduct intake studies, arrange family visits, monitor education, and coordinate medical and therapeutic services while keeping accurate case records and monthly progress reports for families and referring agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Sciences (Social Work, Psychology, Sociology) or Education is required.
• Ability to collaborate with a dedicated team of advocates and accept supervision.
• Must pass an extensive background check and drug screen.
• Ability to handle the physical requirements of the role (standing, climbing stairs, lifting up to 40 lbs) and the emotional weight of child welfare.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (Sponsorship not available).

Responsibilities

• Represent the best interests of youth at court hearings, school meetings, and child/family team meetings.
• Provide weekly direct casework services and build relationships with the youth on your caseload.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and conduct intake studies to ensure every child receives the right level of care.
• Arrange monthly family visits, monitor educational progress and school attendance, and coordinate medical and therapeutic services.
• Maintain precise, up-to-date case records and prepare monthly progress reports for families and referring agencies.

Skills

Casework Services

Treatment Plan Development

Relationship Building

Team Collaboration

Emotional Resilience

Intake Studies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree In Behavioral Sciences

Job description

• Represent the best interests of youth at court hearings, school meetings, and child/family team meetings.
• Provide weekly direct casework services and build relationships with the youth on your caseload.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and conduct intake studies to ensure every child receives the right level of care.
• Arrange monthly family visits, monitor educational progress and school attendance, and coordinate medical and therapeutic services.
• Maintain precise, up-to-date case records and prepare monthly progress reports for families and referring agencies.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Sciences (Social Work, Psychology, Sociology) or Education is required.
• Ability to collaborate with a dedicated team of advocates and accept professional supervision.
• Must pass an extensive background check and drug screen.
• Ability to handle the physical requirements of the role (standing, climbing stairs, lifting up to 40 lbs) and the emotional weight of child welfare.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (Sponsorship not available).

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in casework services, treatment plan development, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support youth in the child welfare system. Proficient in maintaining accurate case records and preparing progress reports while managing the emotional and physical demands of the role.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor’s Degree In Behavioral Sciences
• Casework Services
• Treatment Plan Development
• Collaboration With Advocates
• Background Check Compliance

Hard Skills

• Treatment Plan Development
• Intake Studies
• Case Record Maintenance
• Progress Report Preparation

Soft Skills

• Relationship Building
• Team Collaboration
• Emotional Resilience

Industry Keywords

• Child Welfare
• Youth Advocacy
• Family Visits Coordination
• Educational Progress Monitoring
• Therapeutic Services Coordination