Dcs Case Manager Job Nashville Tennessee USA,Social Work

Position: DCS CASE MANAGER 4

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time 03/02/2026 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time 03/08/2026 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $4,672.00 - $5,844.00 Salary (Annually) $56,064.00 - $70,128.00 Job Type Full-Time City, State Location Nashville, TN Department Children's Services

LOCATION OF (4) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES, CHILD AND FAMILY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position is not available for regular remote work.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in social work or a related behavioral science field with a child or family focus and experience equivalent to three years of full-time professional child welfare case work including, but not limited to, one or a combination of the following: social, psychological, or correctional counseling or case management;

volunteer services coordination for a children's service program; and/or juvenile classification coordination.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to five years of full-time professional child welfare case work including, but not limited to, one or a combination of the following: social, psychological, or correctional counseling or case management; volunteer services coordination for a children's service program; and/or juvenile classification coordination.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:

Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of application;

Be a citizen of the United States;

Possess a valid driver's license prior to and during employment;

Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation;

Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority;

Have no conviction for a felony;

Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointment authority;

Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check;

Submit to and pass a pre-employment screening test for use of illegal drugs.

Overview

This classification is responsible for professional case management supervisory work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required. This is the first full supervisory class in the DCS Case Manager job series. An employee in this class is responsible for the supervision of staff who are providing case management services for children under the State's supervision, in State custody, or at risk of State custody, and their families.

This class differs from DCS Case Manager 3 in that an incumbent of the latter performs lead level case management work. This class differs from DCS Team Coordinator in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for managing operations and programs in a regional or field office or multiple/large residential programs and supervises members of this class.

Responsibilities

Assists case manager in determining if abuse or neglect has occurred, the level of risk or harm to the child, assists in determining the need for a safety plan, makes recommendations regarding permanency, reunification, and/or termination of parental rights. Assesses underlying needs and core family concerns in order to address key issues that will ensure safety. Reviews/assesses cases for closure or transfer based on knowledge and policy requirements.

Assigns cases/work assignments through TFACTS and provides feedback on performance to subordinates including professional development opportunities and/or corrective action. Analyzes data, response times, overdue reports, Child and Family Team Meetings, placement reports, resource home reports, EPSDT and dental, face-to-face visits, and utilizes Sharepoint an excel to track child welfare outcomes.

Participates in multi-disciplinary teams including Child Protective Services Investigative Team, Foster Care Review Board, Community Advisory Board, in order to gain a global perspective about case planning decisions. Interprets the meaning and intent of policies and procedures for staff, community partners, and clients.

Discusses case information with subordinates to guide decision making process regarding case needs, resource allocation, and outcomes. Coaches subordinates on understanding the underlying needs and core family concerns in order to address key issues that will ensure client safety.

Conducts case conferences with subordinates to provide guidance, feedback, direction and next steps to promote safety, permanency, and well-being for DCS clients. Ensures subordinates follow policy guidelines for entering case documentation and all case associated information as well as meet policy requirements for expected completion.

Reviews and monitors ongoing…


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