Youth Villages

Permanency Recruiter

Knoxville, TN · Part-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 12 days ago

EHR/EMRResearchOrganizational Skills

About the role

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.

Develops and implements individualized, child-specific recruitment plans informed by case history, youth preferences, and professional recommendations
Conducts monthly face-to-face visits with each youth to assess and support adoption readiness and permanency planning
Creates written assessments of adoption readiness and progress
Collaborates with caseworkers and other professionals to coordinate recruitment and permanency activities monthly
Assists with pre-placement planning and support (including coordination of visits and safety planning) once matched
Maintains accurate documentation of recruitment activities, youth engagement, and family matching in accordance with agency and program standards
Performs other duties as assigned

Bachelor's degree in a social services discipline (required)
Attends all required trainings and conferences
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)
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
Youth Villages Benefits
Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
Time off:

Master's degree in a social services discipline (preferred)
Minimum of 2 years post-degree experience in child welfare or adoption services (preferred)
Minimum of 6 months experience at Youth Villages (preferred)
Experience with youth in state custody and knowledge of permanency planning process (preferred)

As a national leader in children's mental and behavioral health, we serve more than 47,000 youth, young people, and their families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C. Our proven treatment models drive long-term success in child w

Completes accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system (EMR)

At Youth Villages, we do what works - partnering with others to expand our impact and advocate for meaningful, lasting change.

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