Foster Care Specialist

Youth Villages; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid vacation

Sick days

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Licensure supervision

Career growth

Job summary

Youth Villages is seeking a Foster Care Specialist to provide 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 role involves carrying a caseload of 8–10 families, working with the entire family to align treatment, attending weekly meetings for professional development, and offering on-call crisis support. A Master’s in a social services field is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social services or related field is required.
• Experience with the Foster Care System is preferred.
• Experience counseling adolescents in a clinical setting is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload of 8 to 10 families.
• Provide services to the entire family—not just the identified youth.
• Attend 3 weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development.
• Provide on-call crisis support to the youth and family.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in an EMR system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Basic computer literacy

Flexibility

Education

Master’s degree in a social services discipline

Job description

Youth Villages is looking for a Foster Care Specialist to provide evidence‑based, intensive in‑home treatment for youth in foster care while supporting foster parents and advocating for the best interests of each youth.

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload of 8 to 10 families
• Provide services to the entire family—not just the identified youth—to build trust and support treatment alignment
• Attend 3 weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development to help enhance clinical skills
• Provide on‑call crisis support to the youth and family (schedules vary by location)
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system (EMR)
• Perform 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). Eligible disciplines 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 Statement

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 its work with children and young adults. We train employees to build the skills needed to work with the communities we serve.