NASHVILLE – Commissioner Margie Quin is pleased to announce a pay increase for Department of Children’s Services Case Managers.

Entry-level Case Managers will now make a starting salary of $50,600 annually, up from $43,596 following the Tennessee Department of Human Resources market salary adjustment in December 2022.

Since the inception of salary increases on February 16^th, 2023, DCS has received more than 550 applications for Case Manager 1 positions and another 100 applications for Case Manager 2 positions. Both job postings are still active and accepting applications.

“Talent retention follows a three-pronged approach,” Commissioner Quin says, “consisting of competitive salaries, priority in training, and leadership must listen and act.”

The following reflects updated DCS starting salaries as of February 16^th, 2023:

• Case Manager 1- $50,600
  
• Case Manager 2- $54,400
• Case Manager 3- $61,000
• Case Manager 4- $68,400
• Team Coordinator- $76,600

DCS has hired more than 120 employees since January 1, 2023, with a 98% retention rate. A cohort of new hires will enter the new 24-week-long Pre-Service Training course on March 13^th.