Smoky Mountain Children's Home , a faith-based non-profit organization, is seeking a Case Manager for the Sevierville, TN campus. In this role you will be in a position to make a positive difference in the lives of at-risk youth. You will join a team of dedicated individuals who oversee all aspects of welfare for an assigned case load of at-risk youth. 

At Smoky Mountain Children's Home, our mission is critical and our quality of care is only as good as our people. That is why we are committed to excellence in building a talented and diverse team of passionate people who will leave a legacy in the lives of youth for whom they are responsible. Read on and learn more about this exciting opportunity to join our team of child welfare advocates.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare a written intake study to help determine the appropriateness of care.
• Provide weekly casework services for each youth on caseload.
• Participate in the planning and implementing of plan treatment.
• Prepare case for staffing when needed.
• Attend court and school meetings, child and family team meetings, and any other type of meeting or staffing deemed necessary.
• Set up case record on each child and see that it is kept up-to-date with necessary forms, reports, and narrative summary.
• Prepare monthly progress reports for family or referring agency.
• Monitor youth’s school attendance and progress.
• Arrange monthly family visits.
• Attend all staff meetings and in-service training sessions.

Position Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of a bachelors degree in social work or a related field (i.e. education, psychology, etc.).*
• Bilingual in Spanish/English is preferred.
• Must be able to work as a team member and accept supervision.
• Must be able to pass a drug test and extensive background checks.
• Must be physically capable of performing all job duties. 
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills with a caring approach.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. 

What's in it for you?

• Paid training
• 100% paid medical coverage option with paid life insurance policy
• $50 stipend toward cell phone service
• Paid vacation (including major holidays), sick leave, bereavement leave, and personal days (after prerequisite length of employment is met)
• Mileage Reimbursement

Work Schedule:

• Schedule is varied based on the needs of the youth on your caseload. Each day consists of duties that require sitting, standing, and walking. There is no definite schedule.

Salary Information:

• $30,500 - $35,000 per year based on level of education attained.

Why Smoky Mountain Children's Home?

For more than 100 years, Smoky Mountain Children's Home has been meeting the needs of at-risk youth. We provide exceptional care for at-risk children and teens through our Residential, Foster Care, and Adoption programs. Through family counseling, individual therapy, educational opportunities and structured group living, the Smoky Mountain Children’s Home provides a continuum of care tailored for each resident's need. Creating a safe and supportive environment allows residents to discover their talents and build on their strengths. This is accomplished by the excellent care of a trained staff and provides each resident the opportunity to overcome the circumstances of their past, while exploring a world of opportunity for their future.

*Degree must be from a school accredited by an agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.

*Smoky Mountain Children's Home does not provide any form of sponsorship to applicants not authorized to work in the US.

Smoky Mountain Children's Home is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.