Foster Care Specialist

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

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.

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 to help 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

$54,000–$60,000 per year based on education and 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 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 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.