TCSEPP Coordinator, Social Work Research & Public Service UTK at University of Tennessee

DescriptionThe University of Tennessee Knoxville College of Social Work through the Social Work Office of Research and Public Service (SWORPS) is accepting applications for aCoordinatorforthe Tennessee Child Support Employment & Parenting Program (TCSEPP). Within SWORPS the Tennessee Child Support Employment and Parenting Program (TCSEPP) Coordinator builds a strong evidence-informed and trauma-informed practice that assists supports and advocates for non-custodial parents involved with the child support system. The Coordinator based in HAMBLEN & HANCOCK COUNTIES TN assists non-custodial parents with overcoming 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. The Coordinator works with non-custodial parents to promote trust and communication between them and the systems with which they interact as well as with when possible and appropriate with the children and custodial parents. The Coordinator also weaves together a supportive network of formal and informal community-based resources for non-custodial parents and provides outreach and education to non-custodial parents and the community-at-large.This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon the continued funding of the grant.ResponsibilitiesThe TCSEPP Coordinatorresponsibilities willinclude but are not limited to:Determine participant eligibilityand properly assess participants barriers and make appropriate referrals for identified barriersDevelop 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 encouragementMaintain accurate records of all participant interactions in appropriate Apricot Excel spreadsheet etc.Monitor participants child support eligibility & payments; program involvement & compliance as well as employment.Develop and maintain partnerships with local agencies to assist participants with barriers to employmentAttend community interagency meetings to learn about and share available resources and informationParticipate in partner meetingsProvide regular updates to Child Support staff and attorneys on participant progressMaintain a court presence to foster a positive relationship with the Child Support legal system and to recruit and/or enroll potential participantsParticipate in job/resource fairsFiscal tasks including but not limited to One Card reconciliation and uploading & documenting receipts monthly gift card reconciliation and travel reportsQualificationsRequired QualificationsExperience:Two years of customer/client (case management) lieu of a degree candidates with two additional years of experience will be considered.Education: Bachelors DegreeMust have valid drivers license automobile at their disposal and a current automobile liability policy with continuous coverage.Knowledge Skills Abilities: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 attorneysetc.; 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; Excellent oral communication skills; Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Ability to work independently and in team settings; Experience with data management systemsPreferred QualificationsExperience: Experience working with non-custodial parents and/or Employment programs; Experience collaborating with community groups and/or social service organizations.Work LocationThis position is hybrid and requires travel to Hamblen & Hancock Counties TN. Applicants must live within one hour of Hamblen & Hancock Counties TN.Compensation and BenefitsUT market range:07Anticipated hiring range: $50kFind more information on the UT Market Range structurehereFind more information on UT BenefitshereApplication InstructionsApplications will be reviewed as received and interviews can begin as soon as 7 days from posting.Interested individuals should provide the following:ResumeCover LetterList of 3 Professional ReferencesRequired Experience:IC Key Skills Senior Care,Customer Service,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Computer Skills,Microsoft Outlook,Case Management,Computer Literacy,Dispatching,Home Care,Administrative Experience,Social Work,Word Processing Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1