Family Service Worker
About The Position
The Family Service Worker (FSW) role will work collaboratively with the Department of Children Services (DCS) to provide services to youths and families that are placed in custody in the state of Tennessee. FSWs serve as a youth's guardian and must be aware of DCS policies that guide care and services. FSWs monitor the case from a legal and permanency perspective and are responsible for creating and monitoring permanency plans so that adequate services and assistance to youth and families is provided. FSWs are responsible case management of 15-20 cases Intensive but flexible schedule. FSWs deliver services in the family's home or wherever they need us (school, court, etc.) and flexibly schedule sessions to meet the family's needs; on-call rotation required. FSWs will ensure that all medical, dental, and educational needs are met and are responsible for maintaining child's records. Documentation that is on-line/ web-based and available to you from home Specialists meet with supervisors at least three times per week to discuss progress and personal development. Our leadership is always available for backup in difficult situations. All specialists complete a thorough training schedule designed to maximize clinical skill. Schedule is flexible and non-traditional; based around the availability of youth and families served. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, a personal vehicle to use for work purposes and auto insurance. Community Based staff will be reimbursed for applicable mileage
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in a social service discipline is 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. Other degrees will have to be evaluated further to determine if they meet the qualifications.
- Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Basic computer knowledge
- Ability to maintain a flexible schedule
- You must have your own vehicle to use for work purposes as well as have liability insurance
- Acceptable driving record - Three or fewer moving violations within the past 36 months
Nice To Haves
- Experience with case management is preferred
- Foster Care and DCS experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Serve as a youth's guardian
- Be aware of DCS policies that guide care and services
- Monitor the case from a legal and permanency perspective
- Responsible for creating and monitoring permanency plans
- Responsible case management of 15-20 cases
- Deliver services in the family's home or wherever they need us (school, court, etc.)
- Flexibly schedule sessions to meet the family's needs
- Ensure that all medical, dental, and educational needs are met
- Responsible for maintaining child's records
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
- 401(k)
- 2 weeks paid vacation
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
