Statewide Foster Care Programs Coordinator

State of Tennessee; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee's Department of Children’s Services seeks a Program Coordinator for the Foster Care Support division of the Statewide Specialized Support Services Team. The position is currently located in Madison County but may sit in any listed counties.

You will lead program evaluation, coordination, and consultative work to ensure contracts and policies are followed, with potential supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus four years of professional work in counseling or case management or program evaluation, with at least three years serving children/juveniles.
• Graduate coursework in social work, criminal justice, psychology, sociology, human services, or child development may substitute for up to one year of experience.
• Experience as a DCS Program Specialist or DCS Case Manager may substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Oversee statewide quality improvement initiatives and manage relationships with external stakeholders.
• Maintain monthly reports on program placements and approvals, and distribute data on approved timelines.
• Communicate with regions and other divisions to ensure accurate information for investigative tasks.
• Monitor service provision, assess outcomes, and promote program improvement.

Skills

Counseling experience

Case management

Program evaluation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

State of Tennessee's Department of Children’s Services seeks a Program Coordinator for the Foster Care Support division of the Statewide Specialized Support Services Team. The position is currently located in Madison County but may sit in any listed counties.

You will lead program evaluation, coordination, and consultative work to ensure contracts and policies are followed, with potential supervisory responsibilities.