YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.
Location
Morristown, Tennessee
Salary
$52,000 - $60,000 / YEAR
The Family Service Worker manages a caseload of 15 to 20 youth, providing crisis support and developing permanency plans in collaboration with families. They are responsible for delivering services in community settings and maintaining accurate documentation in an electronic medical record system.
Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree in a social services field and possess a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. Experience with the foster care system or Department of Children's Services is preferred.
The Family Service Worker: 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
Schedule is flexible and non-traditional as it is based around the availability of youth and families served. Applicants must possess a current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance. Community-based staff will be reimbursed for applicable mileage.
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