Dcs Program Specialist
Listed on 2026-02-21
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Social Work
Government Administration, Family Advocacy & Support Services
Job Information
- Opening Date/Time: 02/17/2026 12:00AM Central Time
- Closing Date/Time: 02/23/2026 11:59PM Central Time
- Salary (Monthly): $4,057.00 - $5,078.00
- Salary (Annually): $48,684.00 - $60,936.00
- Job Type: Full-Time
- City, State
Location:
Knoxville, TN - Department:
Children's Services
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(s) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES, INDEPENDENT LIVING TEAM, KNOX COUNTY
This is a DCS Program Specialist position for the Independent Living Team in the Statewide Specialized Support Services division. This position is currently located in Knox County.
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.
QualificationsEducation and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to three years of professional work in one or a combination of the following: counseling or case management services; program evaluation of counseling or case management services, two years of which must involve providing these services to children and/or juveniles.
Substitution of Education for
Experience:
Graduate course work credit received from an accredited college or university in social work, criminal justice, psychology, sociology, human services, and/or child development may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of one year, there being no substitution for the required two years of children's services work (e.g. 36 graduate quarter hours in one or a combination of the above listed fields may substitute for one year of the required experience).
Necessary Special
Qualifications:
Applicants for this class must:
This classification is primarily responsible for evaluating Children's Services program delivery and providing consultative support to ensure that field and central office operations meet policy standards and quality expectations. Through technical guidance and interpretation of policies, the role strengthens frontline service quality, supporting the agency's mission to protect children and improve family outcomes across the state. This is the first level in the DCS Program Series.
ResponsibilitiesCompetencies:
Knowledge:
Skills:
Abilities:
State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:
- A valid driver's license
- For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.
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