Program Manager – Residential Placement Network Development

State of Tennessee; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee, Department of Children's Services, seeks a DCS Program Manager for Network Development - Residential Placement Team in Nashville. The role oversees daily operations of a nine-person team and ensures proper placement of children in residential and specialty care settings statewide.

The candidate will supervise, coach, and evaluate staff, participate in provider meetings, and maintain consistent referral and admission processes while upholding state policies and equal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five years of professional work in counseling, case management, or program evaluation.
• Two years must include children's or juvenile services program evaluation.
• Graduate coursework may substitute for up to two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Residential Placement team and supervise staff.
• Monitor staff performance and provide coaching and development plans.
• Participate in site visits with provider agencies and regional meetings.

Skills

Counseling

Case management

Program evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

State of Tennessee, Department of Children's Services, seeks a DCS Program Manager for Network Development - Residential Placement Team in Nashville. The role oversees daily operations of a nine-person team and ensures proper placement of children in residential and specialty care settings statewide.

The candidate will supervise, coach, and evaluate staff, participate in provider meetings, and maintain consistent referral and admission processes while upholding state policies and equal