What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transitional Living Specialist position at Partnership for Families, Children and Adults?
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At Partnership, we know each and every neighbor we serve deserves safety, support, and a brighter future. Our programs directly serve and empower those most vulnerable, from a mother and daughter bravely seeking safety at our domestic violence shelter to a young adult seeking support at our home for aged-out foster youth.
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Join our RCYC team at Partnership to help young adults transitioning out of foster care and into adulthood. As the Transitional Living Specialist, you'll help oversee the Supervised Independent Living sites and provide coaching and case management to clients. This full-time position is eligible for all company standard benefits.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in social services or related field preferred
- 1 yr. experience in a social work/human services setting required
- Experience working with young adults ages 17-24 preferred
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral
- Able to organize own time effectively
- Valid Driver's License
- Knowledge of foster care system and child welfare a plus
Job Summary:
Under direct supervision of the Youth Education Manager, the Transitional Living Specialist (TLS) is a vital member of the River City Youth Collective team partnering with young adults who have been in foster care and supporting their transition to adulthood. In coordination with DCS case managers and other providers, the TLS provides case management, ensures client eligibility, offers consultation and referral for services, and nurtures a safe and consistent home environment in our residential property(ies). Working closely with the RCYC team, the TLS assists with programmatic and logistical aspects of the Supervised Independent Living program for young adults who have aged out of foster care/state custody. This position maintains a flexible, organized, and efficient work schedule and is subject to participate in on-call as assigned.
Partnership for Families, Children & Adults is a Tennessee Drug-Free Workplace.
The Partnership for Families, Children and Adults is committed to recruiting, hiring, retaining, and promoting all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, visible or invisible disability, veteran status, religion or beliefs, genetic or health information, marital or familial status, or any other legally protected class.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.40 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evenings as needed
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Social work/human services: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Chattanooga, TN (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20
