Records Clerk

Smoky Mountain Children's Home, a faith-based non-profit organization, is seeking a Records Clerk at the Sevierville, TN campus. In this role, you would 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 group 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.

Job Summary:
The Records Clerk is responsible for the maintenance of all children’s case
records and other duties as assigned by the Director of Accreditation.

Responsibilities:

•  Set up and maintain children’s case records.
• Set up an active case file for each child who is admitted to Smoky
  Mountain Children’s Home residential group home.
• File all documents in the active files relating to children.
• Obtain pictures of children, label them, and put them in their active files.
• Type the demographic page for residential children with background
  information, and file in their active file.
• Prepare a crisis folder for each new child in the cottage.
• Review case records quarterly to verify all documents are in place to
  comply with state requirements as assigned by your supervisor.
• Assist case managers and other personnel with information in case
  records, and make copies when necessary.
• Send 5 pictures and a demographic page with pictures to campus leads.
• Send a request for school records for new children within 24 hours of
  placement.
• Notify your supervisor if case managers keep files overnight by 9 am
  the following business day.
• Closeout children’s records when they are released
• Sort and shred any unnecessary documents, i.e., extra copies.
• Put documents in file folders, label them, and file them in closed files. Scan in closed files after 30 days of release.
  
• Send a list of discharges missing in closed files by the 5th business day of the month to your supervisor.

Additional Duties

• Monitor the printer in the file room including getting paper to keep on
  hand for the machine. Maintain repair calls on the printer as needed.
• Notify appropriate personnel of all admissions, releases, and cottage
  changes. 
• Occasionally fax documents.
• Rotate coverage on the front desk as scheduled by the office manager.
• Do tours of the campus as requested by the office manager.
• Serve on the SMCH decoration committee for banquets or special events.
  
• Prepare staff identification badges.
• Prepare identification badges for children in care when necessary.
• Notify your supervisor any time you are away from your desk or out of your office for more than 30 minutes.
• Assist with COA mailouts. 

Position Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver's license.
• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
  
• At least 3 years experience in record keeping and/or office filing.
• 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 be authorized to work in the U.S. 
• Bilingual in Spanish/English is preferred.

Physical Requirements 

• Work indoors for 99% of their work hours
• 50% of the time sitting
• 35% standing
• 15% walking stairs
• Able to lift up to 20 lbs.

Salary Information:

$14.50-$19.50 per hour, pay increase after a 90-day probationary period (with a favorable performance evaluation). 

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 to 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.

*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.

Salary : $15 - $20