Family Service Worker

Youth Villages

. Carries a caseload of 15 to 20 cases .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeNashville • Tennessee • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $52,000 - $60,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in family-centered case management, ensuring the delivery of tailored services to youth and families while maintaining accurate documentation and compliance with DCS policies. Possesses strong organizational and communication skills to effectively manage a diverse caseload and provide crisis support.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Social ServicesExperience With The Foster Care SystemClinical ExperienceCase ManagementStrong Organizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Case ManagementDocumentation In Electronic Medical Record SystemFormal And Informal AssessmentsPermanency PlanningCrisis Support

Soft Skills

Excellent Written SkillsExcellent Verbal SkillsAttention To DetailAbility To Manage Multiple PrioritiesFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical Record System

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s LicenseProof Of Auto Insurance

Industry Keywords

DCS PoliciesFamily-Centered ServicesYouth ServicesStrength-Based ApproachFoster Care System

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Carries a caseload of 15 to 20 cases
Serves as a youth's guardian and must be aware of DCS policies that guide care and services
Creates and monitors permanency plans so that adequate services and assistance are provided to youth and families
Delivers services in the family's home or wherever they need us (school, court, etc.)
Provides on-call crisis support to the youth and family (schedules vary by location)
Ensures all medical, dental, and educational needs are met and accurately documented
Attends 3 weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development to help enhance clinical skills
Completes accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system (EMR)
Performs other duties as assigned
Provides family-centered, strength-based case management services to youth from birth to age 18 and their families
Identifies services and resources tailored to each family's unique needs
Utilizes formal and informal assessments for case planning
Works toward increasing stability, strengthening relationships, building self-sufficiency, and enhancing well-being and permanency

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in social services field (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 (others subject to review)
Applicants must possess 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
Experience with the Foster Care System and/or DCS (preferred)
Clinical experience and/or case management (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
401(k)
2 week paid vacation (full-time) / 1 week paid vacation (part-time)
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
Community-based staff will be reimbursed for applicable mileage