Youth Villages

Family Support Specialist – Nashville

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Job Summary

Youth Villages is a nonprofit organization striving to help troubled youth and families live successfully. We are a team of 4,500+ individuals who’ve come together across 27 states to change the landscape of child welfare and juvenile justice across the country.  Our work involves providing an array of counseling and treatment services to youth with severe emotional and behavioral problems.

 

Eighty-eight percent of those who go through treatment are succeeding two years after leaving our program. These youth are living at home, remaining in school, and are not experiencing trouble with the law.

 

We believe strongly in investing in and supporting our employees. We offer candidates opportunities to develop a career and be part of a positive change in our country’s treatment of at-risk youth and families.

Job Responsibilities

  • Learn and have competency with Department of Children’s Services policies that guide care and services for youth and families.
  • Provide case-management/care coordination services to youth and families on case load.   See youth/families on caseload as required per DCS policy.
  • Ensure intensity of services to maintain children with caregivers and prevent a state’s custody episode.  Monitor relative and kinship options for children to have back up prevention plans for removals and safety.
  • Ensure that all needs of youth and families are met, including; mental health, medical, dental, education, placement/safety and legal.  This will be monitored and reviewed through court hearings, completion of appointments, evidence from clinical providers, school records and the non-custodial permanency plans, etc.
  • Facilitate the forward progress of the youth’s treatment and ensure the youth is in the least restrictive setting that is safely possible. Responsible for moving youth towards permanency goal in a timely fashion.
  • Conduct frequent home and site visits.  Assess safety needs of homes or placement site. A minimum of twice per month in person is required. Some situations will require more frequent in person visits. Travel will be required for home/site visits throughout the state of Tennessee.

Qualifications

A Master’s degree in a social services discipline is strongly preferred
A Bachelor’s degree in a social services discipline is 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. Other degrees will have to be evaluated further to determine if they meet the qualifications.
One year of related experience in counseling and/or case management is required
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

Acceptable driving record – Three or fewer moving violations within the past 36 months

Additional Information

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
401(k)
2 weeks paid vacation
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

How to Apply

Apply on our website – https://careers-youthvillages.icims.com/jobs/24166/family-support-specialist/job

Details

  • Date Posted: May 14, 2025
  • Type: Full-Time
  • Job Function: Other
  • Service Area: Children / Youth