TCSEPP Program Manager, CSW: Social Work Research & Public Service - UTK chez UT Health Science Center BU
UT Health Science Center BU · Jackson, États-Unis d'Amérique · Hybrid
- Professional
- Bureau à Jackson
Within SWORPS, the Tennessee Child Support Employment and Parenting Program (TCSEPP) Manager 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 Manager will report to the Regional Director and work to build, in keeping with the TCSEPP Practice Model and Practice Guide, a strong evidence-informed and trauma-informed practice that assists, supports, and advocates for non-custodial parents involved with the child support system. The Manager will function with a high degree of independence and will be responsible for implementing, managing, monitoring, and evaluating TCSEPP in their assigned Judicial Districts in West Tennessee (Jackson, TN). The Manager will be responsible for coaching and providing supervisory oversight for the TCSEPP Coordinators in the assigned Judicial Districts. The Manager will conduct outreach in their assigned Judicial Districts to build strong collaborative relationships with child support offices and with public and private community partners.
This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon the continued funding of the grant.
The anticipated start date for this position is no earlier than February 1st, 2026.
Responsibilities
The TCSEPP Manager responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Manage the work of TCSEPP Coordinators within their multi-county Judicial Districts
- Share responsibility for interviewing, hiring, and training employees
- Provide leadership, guidance, and coaching to Coordinators in keeping with the TCSEPP Practice Model and Practice Guide
- Evaluate Coordinator performance in keeping with the TCSEPP Practice Model and Practice Guide
- Monitor and verify work prepared by Coordinators for accuracy, completeness and timeliness
- Assist Coordinators with analyzing/resolving issues with participants with whom they work
- Plan and facilitate Coordinator meetings and development sessions
- Prepare performance evaluations and maintain records of issues and performance
- Collaborate and coordinate with Child Support Partners, Attorneys and Court Magistrates to promote TCSEPP, resolve program concerns, and assure continued referrals
- Meet with different community agencies to educate, review program services, and build relationships as needed
- Participate in community collaborative efforts and coalitions
- Assist with developing program materials and outreach materials, updating regularly to ensure accuracy
- Evaluate the effectiveness of ongoing activities and prepare and conduct presentations to the community and at regional and national conferences
- Provide quality assurance oversight to ensure all data collection requirements are complete and accurate
- Coordinate with evaluator to provide necessary information for reports to funder that captures impacts with non-custodial parents, families and community agencies
- Monitor referrals and adjust program caseloads of Coordinators to ensure quality program delivery
- Review program services and outreach services to ensure the highest level of quality and efficiency
- Oversee and review Coordinator program and fiscal documentation and processes
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree
- Experience: 3 years of experience with direct service/case management and 2 years experience with program planning, coordination, and supervision. In lieu of a Bachelor's Degree, 3 additional years of experience in any of these areas can be substituted.
- Must have valid drivers license, automobile at their disposal and a current automobile liability policy with continuous coverage.
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Supervisory skill; strong written and oral communication skills, presentation skills; analytical and evaluative skill; effective time management; strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, data management, and email/Internet systems. Leadership skills including ability to motivate others, strong interpersonal skills, excellent problem identification and resolution skills, and conflict management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Education: Master’s Degree (3 years additional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree)
- Experience: Five years of experience with direct service program planning, coordination, and supervision
Work Location
- This position is hybrid and requires travel to various locations in West Tennessee. Applicants must live within two hours of Jackson, TN.
Compensation and Benefits
- UT market range: 10
- Anticipated hiring range: $61k
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Application Instructions
Applications will be reviewed as received and interviews can begin as soon as 7 days from posting.
Interested individuals should provide the following:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of 3 Professional References
