DCS CASE MANAGER 4 - 10072025-71954

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date / Time

10 / 07 / 2025 12 : 00AM Central Time

Closing Date / Time

10 / 13 / 2025 11 : 59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly)

$5,844.00

Salary (Annually)

$70,128.00

Job Type

Full-Time

City, State Location

Shelbyville, TN

Department

Children's Services

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED : DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES, CHILD AND FAMILY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, BEDFORD 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.

OR

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 :

• Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority
• Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority
• Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check
• Submit to a review of their status on the Department of Health's vulnerable persons registry
• Possess a valid motor vehicle operators license at the time of appointment in some positions
• Upon appointment, successfully complete a prescribed course of training offered by the Tennessee Department of Children's Services

Overview

Summary : Under general supervision, is responsible for professional case management supervisory work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Features : 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

Making Decisions and Solving Problems :

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People :

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others :

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiation with Others :

Getting Information :

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards :

Coaching and Developing Others :

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge :

Developing and Building Teams :

Training and Teaching Other :

Performing Administrative Activities :

Staffing Organizational Units :

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates :

Analyzing Data or Information :

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships :

Communication with Supervisor, Peers or Subordinates :

Developing and Building Teams :

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization :

Interacting with Computers :

Assisting and Caring for Others :

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others :

Processing Information :

Scheduling Work and Activities :

Documenting / Recording Information :

Performing General Physical Activities :

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment :

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies :

Knowledge :

Skills :

Abilities :

Tools & Equipment

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications :

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.