Foster Care Specialist

Overview

• Specialists provide services to the entire family, rather than just the identified youth. They work with the family hands-on to build trust and align them with treatment
• Specialists are responsible for a caseload of 8-10 families
• Intensive but flexible schedule. Specialists deliver services in the family's home or wherever they need us (school, court, and flexibly schedule sessions to meet the family's needs;

on-call rotation required.

• 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.

Additional Information

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

Counselors can live anywhere in the coverage area which includes : Davidson, Williamson, Sumner, Wilson, and Rutherford counties

Salary

$50000 - $58000 / year based on education and clinical license

Qualifications

Requirements

A Master's degree in a social services discipline is preferred. A Bachelor's degree in a social services discipline is required.

One year experience counseling adolescents in a clinical setting is preferred

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.

Experience with the Foster Care System is preferred

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

Experience growth and development through our continuous training as well as tuition and licensure reimbursement or pursue opportunities to advance both clinically and administratively with Youth Villages

Additional Benefits

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision

Retirement Savings Pension Plan

401(k)

2 weeks paid vacation

12 paid sick days per year

11 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement