Job detail
Foster Care Specialist
YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.
FULL_TIME
Posted 3/4/2026
Location
Dyersburg, Tennessee
Salary
$52,000 - $60,000 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The foster care specialist carries a caseload of 8 to 10 families, providing services to the entire family to build trust and support treatment alignment. They also attend weekly meetings for professional development and provide on-Call crisis support to youth and families.
Requirements summary
A master's degree in a social services discipline is required, with preferred experience in the foster care system and counseling adolescents in a clinical setting. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are essential.
postgraduate degreeWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsDocumentationFlexibilityCounselingTeam CollaborationTrauma-Informed CareAttention to DetailFamily SupportOral CommunicationClinical SkillsBehavioral HealthCrisis SupportSocial WorkYouth Advocacy
Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k)
- Paid Vacation
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Paid Sick Days
- Cell Phone Reimbursement
- Licensure Supervision
- Growth & Development Opportunities