Overview
Team Leader Jobs in Sevierville, TN at Smoky Mountain Children’s Home
Smoky Mountain Children’s Home, a faith-based non-profit organization, is seeking a Team Leader to serve the Sevierville, Tennessee, Residential Program. 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 caseload 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 the youth for whom they are responsible. Read on and learn more about this exciting opportunity to join our team of child welfare advocates.
Summary
The purpose of the Team Leader role is, through clinical and administrative oversight of Case Managers, to ensure the effective treatment planning and service delivery to clients served by SMCH.
Functions and Responsibilities
Treatment Team
Review all clients at indicated intervals, according to contracting and licensing policies.
Ensure Family Centered Plans based on the CANS and Re-Ed philosophy are written and implemented in accordance with best practice standards.
Case Managers
Provide weekly supervision/treatment review to case managers.
Ensure case managers have completed all required services and documents for their assigned caseload.
Provide written documentation of training or supervisory conferences.
Cover case management duties due to any absences.
Be part of crisis management in the milieu when needed.
Assessment, Service Planning, and Therapeutic Support
Carry a small caseload, as needed, and as other duties allow.
Provide individual/family psycho-education and/or therapeutic support that may be beyond the scope of the case manager’s ability.
Ensure all clients receive needed services from SMCH or outside agencies.
Provide assessments and evaluations as needed.
Qualifications
Must possess a master’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university in social work or a related behavioral field (if the degree is in criminal justice, there must be a juvenile justice component).*
Must have a minimum of three years’ experience as a case worker in child welfare.
Must possess organizational aptitude, people leadership potential, communication skills, and the ability to work as a team member.
Must be able to pass a drug test and extensive background checks.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.*
Must be physically capable of performing all job duties, including but not limited to sitting, standing, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 20 lbs.
Reporting Chain
The Team Leader reports to the Residential Director.
Work Schedule
The work schedule is dictated by the needs of the clients and staff, with typical hours being Monday through Friday, some weekend and evening hours will be required as necessary. Must carry a cell phone and be available to respond to emergency/crisis calls Monday through Friday. The Team Leader also participates in the rotational on-call schedule to cover emergency/crisis calls on weekends.
Physical Requirements
Climbing stairs – 5%
Walking – 10%
Standing – 10%
Sitting – 75%
Indoor – 90%
Outdoor – 10%
Lifting up to 20 lbs.
Salary
$39,000.00
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.
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.
Title: Team Leader
Company: Smoky Mountain Children’s Home
Location: Sevierville, TN
