Senior Case Manager - Child Welfare Supervisor

State of Tennessee; Shelbyville (TN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee, Department of Children\'s Services in Shelbyville, TN, is seeking a supervisory case manager to oversee professional staff providing case management services for children under state supervision or at risk of state custody.

The role emphasizes safety, permanency, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, with responsibilities including data tracking, compliance, and community coordination. On-site requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or related behavioral science with a child or family focus.
• Bachelor's degree plus five years of full-time professional child welfare case work.

Responsibilities

• Assists case manager in determining abuse/neglect, risk, safety plan, and permanency.
• Assigns cases via TFACTS and provides feedback including professional development or corrective action.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary teams to inform case planning decisions and policy requirements.
• Guides subordinates in decisions about case needs, resource allocation, and outcomes.
• Conducts case conferences to promote safety, permanency, and well-being for DCS clients.

Skills

Time Management

Active Learning and Listening

Complex Problem Solving

Coordination

Critical Thinking

Education

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

Bachelor's degree with five years of full-time professional child welfare case work

Tools

Electronic devices

Computers

Motor vehicle

Job description

State of Tennessee, Department of Children\'s Services in Shelbyville, TN, is seeking a supervisory case manager to oversee professional staff providing case management services for children under state supervision or at risk of state custody.

The role emphasizes safety, permanency, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, with responsibilities including data tracking, compliance, and community coordination. On-site requirements apply.