Trauma-Informed Foster Care Specialist - PRN

Youth Villages; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Youth Villages in Knoxville is seeking a PRN Foster Care Specialist to support youth and families within the Treatment Foster Care program. You will carry a caseload of 8 to 10 families and provide services to the entire family to build trust and align treatment.

This flexible, non-traditional schedule includes weekly meetings, on-call crisis support, and documentation in an EMR. A Master’s in a social services field is required; foster care or counseling experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a social services discipline is required.
• Experience with the Foster Care System is preferred.
• Experience counseling adolescents in a clinical setting is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Carries a caseload of 8 to 10 families and provides services to the whole family.
• Attends three weekly meetings (individual, team, clinical) for development.
• Provides on-call crisis support to youth and family.
• Completes accurate documentation in an EMR system.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written communication

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Flexible schedule

Education

Master’s degree in social services

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Youth Villages in Knoxville is seeking a PRN Foster Care Specialist to support youth and families within the Treatment Foster Care program. You will carry a caseload of 8 to 10 families and provide services to the entire family to build trust and align treatment.

This flexible, non-traditional schedule includes weekly meetings, on-call crisis support, and documentation in an EMR. A Master’s in a social services field is required; foster care or counseling experience is preferred.