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Youth Villages

Foster Care Specialist – Jackson

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Job Summary

Program Overview:

Youth Villages’ Treatment Foster Care program provides evidence-based, intensive in-home treatment for youth in foster care while supporting foster parents and advocating for the best interests of each youth. The program serves children and adolescents (ages 0 to18) who have experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect, and may have behavioral and mental health needs.

 

Our parent-centered treatment model promotes positive change across home, school, community, and peer environments – all while working diligently to achieve family reunification whenever possible or finding permanency through adoption. Foster families and youth receive comprehensive support through weekly in-person sessions and access to 24/7 on-call support from highly trained, trauma-informed Foster Care Specialists.

Job Responsibilities

The Foster Care Specialist:

  • Carries a caseload of 8 to 10 families
  • Provides services to the entire family—not just the identified youth—to build trust and support treatment alignment
  • Attends 3 weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development to help enhance clinical skills
  • Provides on-call crisis support to the youth and family (schedules vary by location)
  • Completes accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system (EMR)
  • Performs other duties as assigned

 

Additional Information:

  • 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.

 

Salary: 

  • $52,000 – $60,000 per year based on education and clinical license

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in a social services discipline (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)
  • Experience with the Foster Care System (preferred)
  • Experience with counseling adolescents in a clinical setting (preferred)
  • 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

Additional Information

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
  • 401(k)
  • Time off:
    • 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

How to Apply

Apply on our website – https://youthvillages.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/youthvillagescareers/job/Foster-Care-Specialist_JR51?locations=2308570974e4019469b8c09ba701e405

Details

  • Date Posted: March 5, 2026
  • Type: Full-Time
  • Job Function: Other
  • Service Area: Children / Youth