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SalaryCampus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number TBD Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly) Department Minimum Position Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or relevant area and five years of appropriate experience. Relevant experience may substitute for required education.
Special Conditions The department is especially interested in candidates with active listening, respect for confidentiality and professional boundaries, resilience, patience and humility, a non-judgmental approach, and a genuine interest in others.
Limited travel throughout region and proof of valid driver’s license in good standing and automobile insurance is required.
First consideration to be given to current University of Memphis employees.
This is a grant funded position contingent upon fund availability.
Work Schedule First consideration to be given to current University of Memphis employees.
This is a grant funded position contingent upon fund availability.
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Some nights and weekend work for special events may be required.
Posting Date 03/06/2024 Closing Date 03/12/2024 Open Until Screening Begins No Hiring Range $60,000 per year Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Working Conditions 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Some nights and weekend work for special events may be required.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Additional Working Conditions Special Instructions to Applicants All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.
Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed.
Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Positions Supervised GROWWTH Case Managers, intake staff, student interns, volunteers for grant project
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Understanding of project and caseload management.
Excellent skills in problem solving and resource identification.
Previous experience working with low-income families.
Understanding and awareness of the needs of disadvantaged individuals and other persons who face barriers to employment (WIOA, TANF, SNAP, Youth).
Additional Position Information Excellent skills in problem solving and resource identification.
Previous experience working with low-income families.
Understanding and awareness of the needs of disadvantaged individuals and other persons who face barriers to employment (WIOA, TANF, SNAP, Youth).
Growing Relational and Occupational Wealth in West Tennessee Households (GROWWTH) is a community partnership led by the University of Memphis that will work to eliminate key barriers to self-sufficiency for low-income wage earners in the West Tennessee region. GROWWTH has developed plans to improve family access to needed resources for economic mobility, implement a holistic approach to improving the personal and professional well-being of families, strengthen the existing system through partner resources and inspire families to appreciate the value of growth and lifelong learning.For more information, visit our website at www.memphis.edu/growwth
This is a grant funded position contingent upon fund availability.
Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)Job Duties
Duties & Responsibilities
Works closely with collaborative partners to build and maintain trusting relationships and to recruit participants to GROWWTH program.
Duties & Responsibilities
Manages intake and case management staff to ensure eligible participants are enrolled in program and connected to resources to alleviate barriers to training and work. Trains new staff and ensures program standards are maintained during the interview and assessment processes for participants. Maintains a small caseload.
Duties & Responsibilities
Ensures that all participant updates are recorded in the case management system on the same day in accordance with program regulations and procedures.
Duties & Responsibilities
Monitors performance and evaluates progress toward program goals. Prepares reports and communicates progress to staff and program leadership.
Duties & Responsibilities
Demonstrates self-management techniques to internal and external customers such as active listening, coping techniques, advocacy, problem-solving, accountability and self-care.
Duties & Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned.
