TCSEPP Coordinator (Case Manager): Social Work Research & Public Service - UTK

University of Tennessee • Knoxville, TN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Tennessee Child Support Employment & Parenting Program (TCSEPP) Coordinator, based in OBION & WEAKLEY COUNTIES, TN, is responsible for building a strong evidence-informed and trauma-informed practice. This role assists, supports, and advocates for non-custodial parents involved with the child support system. The Coordinator helps non-custodial parents overcome barriers to employment to achieve stability, obtain employment, pay child support, become self-sufficient, and actively participate in their children's lives. The role also focuses on promoting trust and communication between non-custodial parents and the systems they interact with, as well as with children and custodial parents when appropriate. Additionally, the Coordinator establishes a supportive network of community-based resources and conducts outreach and education to non-custodial parents and the community. This is a grant-funded position contingent upon continued funding.

Requirements

• Experience in social work or a related field.
• Knowledge of evidence-informed and trauma-informed practices.
• Ability to assist, support, and advocate for clients.
• Skills in helping individuals overcome barriers to employment.
• Ability to promote stability and self-sufficiency.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster trust and collaboration.
• Experience in building and utilizing community-based resource networks.
• Experience in outreach and education.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with non-custodial parents.
• Familiarity with the child support system.
• Experience in case management.

Responsibilities

• Assist, support, and advocate for non-custodial parents involved with the child support system.
• Help non-custodial parents overcome barriers to employment.
• Promote stability, employment, and self-sufficiency for non-custodial parents.
• Encourage active parental involvement in children's lives.
• Foster trust and communication between non-custodial parents and relevant systems, children, and custodial parents.
• Weave together a supportive network of formal and informal community-based resources.
• Provide outreach and education to non-custodial parents and the community-at-large.

Benefits

• Access to career development and coaching.
• Continued education opportunities.
• Extensive development and training possibilities.
• Support for professional advancement.
• Focus on work-life balance.
• Competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level