Coordinator II - Social Work Research & Public Service (Multiple Positions)
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- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Location
- Knoxville, TN
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- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Regular Full-time, Pay Grade 40 (Multiple Positions)
Coordinator II
The University of Tennessee Knoxville, College of Social Work, through the Social Work Office of Research and Public Service (SWORPS) is accepting applications for a Coordinator for the Tennessee Child Support Employment & Parenting Program (TCSEPP). Within SWORPS, the TCSEPP Coordinator functions as a case manager for a child support program funded by the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS). The TCSEPP team has the mission to help non-custodial parents overcome barriers to employment in order to become stable, obtain employment, pay child support, become self-sufficient, and be an active parent in their child(ren)'s lives.
This position location is Knox and Anderson Counties (2 positions total), but will require travel to multiple counties within East Tennessee to provide coverage as needed.
The TCSEPP Coordinator responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Determine participant eligibility and properly assess participants' barriers and make appropriate referrals for identified barriers
Develop individual action plans for participants and provide one-on-one case management to participants to assist them with job readiness activities and emotional support and encouragement
Maintain accurate records of all participant interactions in appropriate places, i.e. TCSES, HMIS, Excel spreadsheet, etc.
Monitor participants' child support eligibility & payments; program involvement & compliance, and employment
Maintain balances of petty cash account, procurement card, and any other assigned financial information
Develop and maintain partnerships with local agencies to assist participants with barriers to employment
Attend community interagency meetings to learn about and share available resources and information
Participate in partner meetings
Provide consultation to evaluators regarding program progress
Provide regular updates to Child Support staff and attorneys on participant progress
Maintain a court presence to foster a positive relationship with the Child Support legal system and to recruit and/or enroll potential participants
Participate in job/resource fairs
Help to develop and maintain outreach materials, i.e. brochures
Qualifications
Position Requirements:
High School Diploma with 8 years of experience working with non-custodial parents and /or employment programs. Bachelor’s with 3 years experience or Master's degree with no experience is preferred. Preferred experience in Social Work or related field;
Competencies/Qualifications:
Case management skills:
Ability to assess participant needs
Ability to develop positive & trusting relationships with participants and offer emotional support
Ability to positively interact with partners including child support, court, attorneys, etc.
Ability to promote the program to potential participants, partners, and employers
Ability to advocate for participants
Ability to work independently and within a team setting
Ability to travel to multiple counties to serve participants
Ability to be flexible with respect to changing needs of the project
Job: Other Professional
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-Knoxville
Organization: Social Work Research & Pub Svc
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Sep 8, 2020, 5:12:54 PM
Organization
Working at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Founded in 1794, the University of Tennessee is one of the nation’s oldest and most storied public universities. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee’s flagship land-grant institution includes the statewide Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute in Tullahoma. The university embodies excellence in teaching, discovery, scholarship, research, creative activity, outreach, and engagement. Known as the Volunteers, we lead with a spirit of selflessness, empathy, and courage, and strive to be champions for diversity, equity, and inclusion
UT Knoxville is a Research 1 university with 11 academic colleges and more than 900 programs of study. With an enrollment of more than 30,000 students, our academic programs are repeatedly ranked top in their class. The university co-manages Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the country’s most prominent national lab, driving innovation in advanced manufacturing and materials, national security, and more. We are closely connected with our communities through outreach and extension efforts across Tennessee and through partnerships with non-profits, corporations, and industries—regionally, nationally, and around the globe.
The city of Knoxville is nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The modern, thriving community is surrounded by gorgeous lakes and hundreds of miles of walking, hiking, and biking trails. Situated along the banks of the Tennessee River, our beautiful features an eclectic music scene, internationally recognized festivals, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of diverse cultural activities. Knoxville is located within a day’s drive of Atlanta, Nashville, Asheville, Charlotte, Louisville, Cincinnati, Memphis, Chicago, and Washington D.C.
Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a population of more than 850,000 people. The region houses many leading corporations and organizations, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Pilot/Flying J, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Regal Cinemas, along with HGTV, Food Network, and other networks owned by Discovery Inc.
As a member of the UT family, you will be surrounded by top-notch faculty, staff, and students from around the world. You will be part of a diverse campus community that is passionate about changing the world and cheering for the Vols on game day.
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