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Foster Care Specialist

Youth Villages · Human Services · $483.5M budget · 4,120 staff · Since 1987

Why Youth Villages

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Helps children, families, and youth transitioning out of state custody achieve independence and success through intensive, 24/7 community-based support and guidance.

  • The organization's intercept program provides intensive in-home services to Youth and their families to prevent the child from being placed out of the home. Intercept also works with families to remove barriers so that children can return home from placements…$155.5M spent in FY2024
  • Youth Villages has attained a successful discharge rate of 87%, and an overall satisfaction rate of 92% from families served. The most restrictive level of care offered by the organization is the residential treament programs which provide treatment in a…$134.9M spent in FY2024
  • The tranisition-aged Youth program helps young people aging out of state custody or other care arrangements successfully transition to independence. Participation in the transition-aged Youth program is voluntary. Specially trained transition-aged Youth specialtists meet at least once a week and…$40.2M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$228K–$1.5M
12 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$453.8M
spent in FY2024
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
4,120
employees
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
86%
of spending
Looks good: 86% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
+6%
of revenue, FY2024
Looks good: revenue was at least expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
8 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 8.0 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2024
latest Form 990
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2024, 2 tax years back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1987
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

For over 35 years, Youth Villages has transformed the lives of children and families nationwide through innovative, research-based programs focused on preserving and restoring families. 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 welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems. At Youth Villages, we do what works — partnering with others to expand our impact and advocate for meaningful, lasting change. We're seeking purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference.

With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 staff, Youth Villages is committed to investing in and supporting our employees by offering opportunities to build a fulfilling career through professional growth, personal development, and a mission that matters— helping children and families live successfully. For more information, please visit www.youthvillages.org 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Foster Care Specialist: Carries a caseload of 8 to 10 families 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: $52,000 - $60,000 per year based on education and clinical license.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in a social services discipline (required) Degrees that can be considered include: social work, drug and alcohol…

Read the full posting

About Youth Villages

From its Form 990