PRN Foster Care Specialist - Johnson City

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The PRN Foster Care Specialist:

• Carries a reduced caseload

• 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 and quarterly booster training sessions to 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:

Pay is $20 – $22 per hour based on education

Qualifications

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

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How to Apply

Apply on our website – https://youthvillages.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/youthvillagescareers/details/PRN-Foster-Care-Specialist_JR1703?locations=2308570974e401b4f4cb1b9ca7010206

Details

• Date Posted: September 3, 2026
• Type: Part-Time
• Job Function: Other
• Service Area: Children / Youth