Foster Care Specialist

YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.•Clarksville, TN

About The Position

Youth Villages is hiring a Foster Care Specialist for its Treatment Foster Care program. The program provides evidence-based, intensive in-home treatment to children and adolescents in foster care who have experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect and may have behavioral or mental health needs. Specialists support foster parents, advocate for each youth’s best interests, and work with families toward reunification when possible or another permanent placement, such as adoption. The model provides support across home, school, community, and peer environments, with weekly in-person sessions and 24/7 on-call support. The role carries a caseload of 8 to 10 families and provides services to the whole family. The schedule is flexible and non-traditional, based on the availability of the youth and families served. Applicants need a current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance. Applicable mileage is reimbursed for community-based staff.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a social services discipline.
A current, valid driver’s license.
An automobile for work purposes and proof of auto insurance.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Foster Care System.
Experience counseling adolescents in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Carry a caseload of 8 to 10 families.
Provide services to the entire family, not only the identified youth, to build trust and support treatment alignment.
Attend three weekly meetings: individual, team, and clinical consultation meetings.
Attend quarterly booster training sessions to enhance clinical skills.
Provide on-call crisis support to youth and families; schedules vary by location.
Complete accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system (EMR).
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage.
401(k).
Two weeks of paid vacation for full-time employees or 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.
Growth and development through continuous training.
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities.