DCS Case Manager Supervisor – Evening Shift

State of Tennessee; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee is seeking a professional to supervise case management teams within the Department of Children's Services in Nashville. The role focuses on safety, permanency, and family well-being, with oversight of staff delivering services to children in state custody or at risk.

Requirements include a master’s degree in social work or similar field plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s with 5 years. On-site position with background check and drug screening.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or related behavioral science with a child or family focus and 3 years of full-time professional child welfare case work.
• Or a bachelor's degree with 5 years of full-time professional child welfare case work.

Responsibilities

• Assist case managers in determining abuse/neglect, assess risk, and recommend safety plans and permanency strategies.
• Assign cases, provide feedback, and track performance and outcomes using data tools.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary teams to inform case planning and policy interpretation.
• Conduct case conferences to guide decisions and ensure safety and well-being for children in care.
• Monitor and review case documentation to ensure policy compliance and high-quality service.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Master's degree in social work or related field with child/family focus

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in child welfare

Tools

SharePoint

Excel

Job description

State of Tennessee is seeking a professional to supervise case management teams within the Department of Children's Services in Nashville. The role focuses on safety, permanency, and family well-being, with oversight of staff delivering services to children in state custody or at risk.

Requirements include a master’s degree in social work or similar field plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s with 5 years. On-site position with background check and drug screening.