University of Tennessee, Knoxville · 4 days ago
TCSEPP Coordinator, Social Work Research & Public Service - UTK
Altamont, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$50K/yr - $50K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Tennessee Knoxville is seeking a Coordinator for the Tennessee Child Support Employment & Parenting Program (TCSEPP) within the College of Social Work. The role involves assisting non-custodial parents with overcoming barriers to employment, promoting trust and communication, and developing partnerships with local agencies to support participants.
Higher Education
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
Qualification
Required
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
Experience with data management systems
Preferred
Experience working with non-custodial parents and/or Employment programs
Experience collaborating with community groups and/or social service organizations
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