TCSEPP Coordinator, Social Work Research & Public Service - UTK

University of Tennessee•Chattanooga, TN

4d•$50,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Tennessee Knoxville, College of Social Work, through the Social Work Office of Research and Public Service (SWORPS) is accepting applications for a Coordinator for the 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 HAMILTON COUNTY, 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.

Requirements

Two years of customer/client (case management) experience. In lieu of a degree candidates with two additional years of experience will be considered.
Bachelor’s Degree
Must have valid driver’s license, automobile at their disposal, and a current automobile liability policy with continuous coverage.
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, attorneys, etc.
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 systems

Nice To Haves

Experience working with non-custodial parents and/or Employment programs
Experience collaborating with community groups and/or social service organizations

Responsibilities

Determine participant eligibility and properly assess participants' barriers and make appropriate referrals for identified barriers
Develop 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 encouragement
Maintain accurate records of all participant interactions in appropriate places, i.e. TCSES, 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 employment
Attend community interagency meetings to learn about and share available resources and information
Participate in partner meetings
Provide regular updates to Child Support staff and attorneys on participant progress
Maintain a court presence to foster a positive relationship with the Child Support legal system and to recruit and/or enroll potential participants
Participate in job/resource fairs
Fiscal tasks including but not limited to One Card reconciliation and uploading & documenting receipts, monthly gift card reconciliation, and travel reports