Clinical Foster Care Specialist - Flexible Schedule & Growth

YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401(k)

Vacation pay

Sick leave

Holidays

Parental leave

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Licensure supervision

Professional training

Job summary

Youth Villages’ Treatment Foster Care program delivers evidence-based, intensive in-home treatment for children and adolescents who have experienced trauma or neglect. The role focuses on supporting foster families while advocating for each youth’s best interests at home, school, and community.

The program emphasizes reunification whenever possible and permanency through adoption, with a parent-centered approach and strong teamwork across clinical staff.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a social services discipline is required.
• Experience with the Foster Care System is preferred.
• Experience counseling adolescents in clinical settings is preferred.
• Strong organization and attention to detail are essential.
• Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Carries a caseload of 8 to 10 families.
• Provides services to the entire family, not just the youth.
• Attends weekly meetings for professional development.
• Provides on-call crisis support to youth and family.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation in an EMR system.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Basic computer knowledge

Flexible schedule

EMR familiarity

Education

Master's degree in a social services discipline

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Youth Villages’ Treatment Foster Care program delivers evidence-based, intensive in-home treatment for children and adolescents who have experienced trauma or neglect. The role focuses on supporting foster families while advocating for each youth’s best interests at home, school, and community.

The program emphasizes reunification whenever possible and permanency through adoption, with a parent-centered approach and strong teamwork across clinical staff.