Case Manager - Youth Residential Program

Smoky Mountain Children's Home•Sevierville, TN

1d•Remote

About The Position

Smoky Mountain Children’s Home is a faith-based non-profit that has spent over 100 years dedicated to supporting and caring for at-risk youth. We are looking for a compassionate, organized, and dedicated Case Manager to serve as a cornerstone of support for the youth in our residential program. In this role, you aren’t just managing a caseload; you are an advocate, a navigator, and a steady presence for youth working toward a brighter future. Case Managers are responsible for providing casework services designed to evaluate the appropriateness of group care, assisting youth in making optimum use of foster care, and working toward a permanent plan of care for the child.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Sciences (Social Work, Psychology, Sociology) or Education is required.
Ability to collaborate with a dedicated team of advocates and accept professional supervision.
Must pass an extensive background check and drug screen.
Ability to handle the physical requirements of the role (standing, climbing stairs, lifting up to 40 lbs) and the emotional weight of child welfare.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (Sponsorship not available).
Candidates must reside within a 1-hour commute of Sevierville, TN.

Responsibilities

Represent the best interests of youth at court hearings, school meetings, and child/family team meetings.
Provide weekly direct casework services and build relationships with the youth on your caseload.
Develop and implement treatment plans and conduct intake studies to ensure every child receives the right level of care.
Arrange monthly family visits, monitor educational progress and school attendance, and coordinate medical and therapeutic services.
Maintain precise, up-to-date case records and prepare monthly progress reports for families and referring agencies.