Family Advocate

The Center for Family Development (Columbia, TN office location) is seeking a case manager to work with children that are being raised by relative caregivers that have custody of child(ren), to include: grandchildren, nieces, nephews, siblings, etc. This position will work closely with caregivers and children within local counties, within their homes, to empower families with the tools, resources, and support needed to keep children out of the foster care system, build resilience, and overcome barriers to care.

This position will provide guidance to facilitate the following core services:

• Monthly in-home visits with all of the eligible children within the family home
• Quarterly caregiver support groups
• Family advocacy and crisis intervention
• Information about applying for TANF, SNAP, Child Only Grant
• Support in locating birth certificates, social security cards, and insurance cards
• Emergent caregiver financial assistance
• Support for children who have trauma due to parents incarceration, death or substance use.

• BSW or BS degree preferred
  - Social Work a plus
• Experience with case management 1 to 2 years a plus

This position permits a flexible schedule and works occasional evenings and Saturdays.

• $45K/year to start, plus mileage reimbursement @ .76 per mile.
• Monday to Friday, 8am-4:30pm
• Seeking minimum 1-2 years case management experience
• Day shift
• Extensive field-based work, requiring case manager to travel to client homes throughout the region
• Complete ongoing training
• Must have reliable transportation
• No on-call
• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• HSA or 401k monthly contribution after 90 days
• Paid time off after 90 days + paid holidays & R&R day off
• Office based in Columbia, TN and will work case management in surrounding counties
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  ** Medical/Dental insurance is not provided through employer.