Manager - Social Work Research & Public Service
- Employer
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Location
- Knoxville, TN
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- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
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- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Lead Program Manager
UT SWORPS (Social Work Office of Research and Public Service)is seeking applications for Lead Program Manager of our Tennessee Child SupportEmployment and Parenting Program/Tennessee Partnership for Ongoing ParentalSupport (TCSEPP/TPOPS) program. In partnership with the Tennessee Department ofHuman Services, UT SWORPS TCSEPP/TPOPS program provides intensive casemanagement to noncustodial parents (NCPs). TCSEPP coordinators provide one-on-one casemanagement services, job readiness skills, parenting training, and othersupportive services to noncustodial parents (NCPs) who have open child supportcases.
TPOPS program coordinators provide case management andeducation services to incarcerated NCPs and assist clients with the re-entrytransition from incarceration to TCSEPP case management and other supportservices. The program is undergoing some exciting growth. TheLead Program Manager will be responsible for leading the program expansion toan additional 11 counties and an additional prison in E. Tennessee, meeting allprogram goals and criteria for the grant funded program, establishing programprocedures, and overseeing budget, personnel, and service delivery.
QualificationsPosition Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- At least 5-years experience as director, manager, and/orsupervisor in social service programs.
- Higher level education and extent of experience will betaken into consideration.
- Familiarity with child support programs.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience working in child support programs.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions include:
- Knowledge of University fiscal policy
- Knowledge of budget principles, state and federal funding, grants, and contracts
- Demonstrated skill in program/project management and employee supervision
- Demonstrated skill in contract negotiation
- Ability to work competently and knowledgeably with a diverse population in a variety of settings
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Ability to be flexible with respect to changing needs of the project
- Ability to positively interact with partners
•This position has an office in the UT Conference Center but also requires travel to various counties in the judicial districts served by the program.
•Must have automobile at their disposal; a valid driver’s license, and a current automobile liability policy with continuous coverage.
•Must meet and maintain all security data requirements for TDHS and TDOC.
•There will be times when this position conducts work in correctional facilities and remote rural areas.
Job: Other Professional
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-Knoxville
Organization: Social Work Research & Pub Svc
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Oct 27, 2020, 7:04:38 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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