DCS CASE MANAGER 3 - 10232025-72434

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date / Time

10 / 23 / 2025 12 : 00AM Central Time

Closing Date / Time

10 / 29 / 2025 11 : 59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly)

$4,178.00

Salary (Annually)

$50,136.00

Job Type

Full-Time

City, State Location

Gallatin, TN

Department

Children's Services

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED : DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES, CHILD AND FAMILY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, SUMNER 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 bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience providing child welfare services 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.

Substitution of Graduate Education for Experience : A graduate degree in social work or a related behavioral science field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of one year (e.g., 36 graduate quarter hours may be substituted for one year of required experience).

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 operator's 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 work of considerable difficulty and lead work of routine difficulty; and performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Features : This is the lead level class in the DCS Case Manager job series. An employee in this class is responsible for leading and training subordinates in the performance of case management work 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 2

Responsibilities

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates :

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others :

Making Decision and Solving Problems :

Coaching and Developing Others :

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards :

Developing Objectives and Strategies :

Interacting with Computers :

Communications with Supervisor, Peers, or Subordinates :

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Other :

Documenting / Recording Information :

Communicating with Person Outside Organization :

Scheduling Work and Activities :

Getting Information :

Analyzing Data or Information :

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships :

Assisting and Caring for Others :

Developing and Building Teams :

Performing Administrative Activities :

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment :

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public :

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others :

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge :

Performing General Physical Activities :

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.