TCSEPP Fatherhood Program Coordinator (East TN): Social Work Research & Public Service - UTK

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s College of Social Work (TCSEPP) is hiring a Fatherhood Program Coordinator to provide direct, relationship-based services to fathers in an assigned region of East Tennessee. The role engages fathers who may benefit from the program and provides consistent, practical support to strengthen parenting capacity, promote employment readiness, encourage healthy relationships, and help participants build stability and follow through on individualized goals. Services include outreach and recruitment, one-on-one sessions, mentoring, resource navigation, and partnership development. The coordinator maintains accurate documentation of participant interactions and progress and supports program learning and improvement through tracking and reporting. Under the supervision of the Fatherhood Program Manager, the coordinator represents the program in the community, strengthens referral pathways, and coordinates with child support agencies and other partners. The role includes attending community partner meetings and events as needed, staying engaged with local resources and opportunities, and communicating participant progress updates to leadership. This is a grant-funded position contingent on continued grant funding. The position is hybrid and requires travel throughout East Tennessee, with occasional limited travel outside the area. Applicants must live within East Tennessee. The starting salary is $50,000. The position offers UT benefits, including health insurance, retirement options with employer matching, time off, tuition waivers, and additional discounts and benefits.

Requirements

Two years of customer/client (case management) experience; candidates without a degree may be considered with two additional years of experience.
Bachelor’s degree.
Valid driver’s license, an automobile at their disposal, and a current automobile liability policy with continuous coverage.
Ability to assess participant needs.
Ability to develop positive and trusting relationships with participants.
Ability to interact positively with partners.
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.
Excellent oral communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Experience with data management systems.
Legally authorized to work in the United States full time without requiring employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Must live within East Tennessee and be able to travel throughout the region.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with fathers, non-custodial parents, and/or employment programs.
Experience working with community groups and/or social service organizations.
Knowledge of child support systems and their impact on families.
Knowledge of fatherhood programming and evidence-based interventions.

Responsibilities

Meet one-on-one with participants to support parenting, job readiness, and healthy relationship goals.
Help participants identify barriers, develop practical action plans, and remain connected and motivated over time.
Provide mentoring, encouragement, and consistent follow-up to support progress and participation.
Connect participants with community resources and help them navigate services that support stability.
Build and maintain working relationships with child support agencies and community partners to improve coordination and support.
Participate in ongoing training and guidance as part of professional development.
Maintain accurate records of participant contacts and services; support data collection and reporting by tracking progress and maintaining data integrity.
Complete basic fiscal and administrative responsibilities as assigned, such as petty cash or procurement card tracking.
Perform other assigned duties, including occasional participation in search committees or testing new processes and forms.
Attend community partner meetings and events as needed, strengthen referral pathways, and communicate participant progress updates to leadership.