Family Service Worker

YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.•Nashville, TN

5d•$52,000 - $60,000

About The Position

Youth Villages is hiring a Family Service Worker for its program delivered in partnership with Tennessee’s Department of Children’s Services. The program provides family-centered, strength-based case management services to youth from birth to age 18 and their families. Families are referred by DCS program areas, juvenile courts, or through self-referral. The role supports stability, stronger relationships, self-sufficiency, well-being, and permanency by assessing family needs and connecting families with tailored services and resources. The Family Service Worker serves as a youth’s guardian, manages a caseload of 15 to 20 cases, and creates and monitors permanency plans. Services are provided in families’ homes or other locations they need, such as schools or courts. The worker also provides on-call crisis support, ensures youth’s medical, dental, and educational needs are met and documented, and completes timely records in an electronic medical record system. The schedule is flexible and non-traditional to accommodate the availability of youth and families, and on-call schedules vary by location. The position includes three weekly meetings—individual, team, and clinical consultation—to support professional development and clinical skills. Applicants must have a current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance. Community-based staff are reimbursed for applicable mileage. The stated salary range is $52,000–$60,000 per year, based on education and clinical license.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a social services field is required. Listed fields include social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, and marriage and family therapy; other degrees are subject to review.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written, verbal, and oral communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule.
Current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a social services discipline.
Experience with the Foster Care System and/or DCS.
Clinical experience and/or case management experience.

Responsibilities

Carry a caseload of 15 to 20 cases.
Serve as a youth’s guardian and remain aware of DCS policies guiding care and services.
Create and monitor permanency plans to ensure adequate services and assistance are provided to youth and families.
Deliver services in families’ homes or wherever needed, including schools and courts.
Provide on-call crisis support to youth and families; schedules vary by location.
Ensure medical, dental, and educational needs are met and accurately documented.
Attend three weekly meetings: individual, team, and clinical consultation.
Complete accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage.
401(k).
Two weeks of paid vacation for full-time employees; one week for part-time employees.
12 paid sick days per year.
11 paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Mileage and cell phone reimbursement when applicable.
Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision.
Continuous training for growth and development.
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities.