Foster Care Case Manager (Loudon County, TN)
Smoky Mountain Children's Home
Location
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Salary
$31,700 - $36,200 / YEAR
Quick overview
The role involves providing direct casework services, mentorship, and advocacy for at-risk youth in court and school settings. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, coordinating medical and therapeutic services, and maintaining precise case records.
Requirements summary
A Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences or Education is required. Candidates must pass a background check and drug screen and be physically capable of lifting up to 40 lbs.
Job description
Foster Care Case Manager (Loudon County, TN) Impact a Life. Build a Legacy.
Smoky Mountain Children’s Home is a faith-based non-profit that has spent over 100 years dedicated to supporting and caring for at-risk youth. We believe our quality of care is only as good as our people. We are looking for a compassionate, organized, and dedicated Foster Care Case Manager to serve as a cornerstone of support for youth in Loudon County.
In this role, you aren’t just managing a caseload; you are an advocate, a navigator, and a steady presence for children working toward a brighter future.
Why Join Us? Total Health
- 100% paid medical coverage option and a paid life insurance policy.
- Work-Life
- Balance: Set your own schedule based on the needs of your youth.
- Generous
- Time
- Off: Paid vacation (including major holidays), sick leave, personal days, and bereavement.
- Supportive
- Tools: $50/month cell phone stipend (or work phone) and mileage reimbursement.
- Comprehensive
- Travel
- Support: Mileage reimbursement at the full IRS business rate (currently $.0725 per mile) to cover gas and vehicle wear.
- Investment in
- You: Paid comprehensive training to ensure your success.
Your Impact (Responsibilities) Advocacy
Represent the best interests of youth at court hearings, school meetings, and child/family team meetings.
Mentorship
Provide weekly direct casework services, building relationships with the youth on your caseload.
Planning
Develop and implement treatment plans and conduct intake studies to ensure every child receives the right level of care.
Coordination
Arrange monthly family visits, monitor educational progress and school attendance, and coordinate medical and therapeutic services.
Documentation
Maintain precise, up-to-date case records and prepare monthly progress reports for families and referring agencies.
What You Bring Education
- A Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Sciences (Social Work, Psychology, Sociology) or Education is required.
- Team
- Spirit: Ability to collaborate with a dedicated team of advocates and accept professional supervision.
Integrity
Must pass an extensive background check and drug screen.
Resilience
Ability to handle the physical requirements of the role (standing, climbing stairs, lifting up to 40 lbs) and the emotional weight of child welfare.
Citizenship
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (Sponsorship not available).
Salary & Schedule Salary
$31,700 – $36,200 per year (commensurate with education level).
Flexibility
While some appointments (like court) are fixed, you have the autonomy to manage your daily calendar to best serve your youth.
About Smoky Mountain Children's Home For over a century, we have provided a continuum of care through residential, foster, and adoption programs. We create safe environments where residents can discover their talents and overcome the circumstances of their past. Join a team where your work translates directly into a changed life.
Smoky Mountain Children's Home is an equal opportunity employer. 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.
Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Sick Leave
- Paid Training
- Paid Vacation
- Medical Coverage
- Cell Phone Stipend
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Bereavement Leave
- Personal Days