Placement Assistant

Smoky Mountain Children's Home • Sevierville, TN

4d • Onsite

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 believe our quality of care is only as good as our people. We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Placement Assistant to join our team. This role is essential to assisting the Placement Coordinator with all placement needs across campus and community programs. As the Placement Assistant, you will support the Placement Coordinator in managing new placements, intra-agency moves, and sub-contract referrals. You will act as a secondary contact for intake calls, maintaining precise placement records and ensuring seamless coordination for the children and families we serve.

Requirements

• Significant experience in the field with a demonstrated high level of competence and leadership ability.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with a proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must possess the physical and emotional stability required to carry out all duties.

Responsibilities

• Function as a secondary contact for placement and referral calls, assisting with new placements and intra-agency moves for Campus and Community Resource Homes as needed.
• Assist in coordinating sub-contract referrals from private provider agencies and support respite care placement when standard arrangements are unavailable.
• Collect required documentation for the Placement Coordinator and accurately enter and maintain data across placement records and referral files.
• Work collaboratively with staff, clients, and external providers to fulfill placement needs and maintain organizational standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Placement Coordinator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed