Foster Care Specialist

youthvillages.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com - Jobboard; Columbia (TN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision

401(k)

2 week paid vacation

12 paid sick days per year

11 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision

Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement

Job summary

Youth Villages is hiring for a role in their Treatment Foster Care program in Columbia, TN. The position involves providing evidence-based treatment for youth in foster care while supporting foster families. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in a social services discipline and strong organizational skills.

The role offers flexibility to adapt to the families served and includes a salary range of $52,000 – $60,000 based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience with the Foster Care System preferred.
• Experience counseling adolescents in a clinical setting preferred.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Carries a caseload of 8 to 10 families.
• Provides family services to build trust and support treatment alignment.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in a social services discipline

Job description

Program Overview

Youth Villages’ Treatment Foster Care program provides evidence-based, intensive in-home treatment for youth in foster care while supporting foster parents and advocating for the best interests of each youth. The program serves children and adolescents (ages 0 to 18) who have experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect, and may have behavioral and mental health needs. Our parent-centered treatment model promotes positive change across home, school, community, and peer environments – all while working diligently to achieve family reunification whenever possible or finding permanency through adoption. Foster families and youth receive comprehensive support through weekly in-person sessions and access to 24/7 on-call support from highly trained, trauma‑informed Foster Care Specialists.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Carries a caseload of 8 to 10 families.
• Provides services to the entire family—not just the identified youth—to build trust and support treatment alignment.
• Attends 3 weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development and quarterly booster training sessions to enhance clinical skills.
• Provides on‑call crisis support to the youth and family (schedules vary by location).
• Completes accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system (EMR).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Schedule is flexible and non‑traditional as it is based around the availability of youth and families served. Applicants must possess a current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance. Community‑based staff will be reimbursed for applicable mileage.

Salary

$52,000 – $60,000 per year based on education and clinical license.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a social services discipline (required). Degrees that can be considered include: social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy (others subject to review).
• Experience with the Foster Care System (preferred).
• Experience with counseling adolescents in a clinical setting (preferred).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision.
• 401(k).
• Time off: 2 week paid vacation (full‑time) / 1 week paid vacation (part‑time).
• 12 paid sick days per year.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable).
• Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision.
• Growth & development through continuous training.
• Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities.
• *Benefits are excluded for variable status employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.