Alternative Setting Transition Case Manager - Vaping

Hamilton County Schools; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Hamilton County Schools is looking for a part-time Case Manager to lead a district-wide vaping education and intervention program in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The role focuses on supporting students transitioning from alternative settings while increasing protective factors and fostering positive decision-making. Key responsibilities include creating interventions, collaborating with community partners, and maintaining confidentiality. A Bachelor’s degree and experience with high-risk student populations are required.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in serving high-risk student populations, social services, teaching, or other student services required.
• Must maintain a valid state issued driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Creating and facilitating day-long interventions for students and families.
• Collaborates with community partners to ensure student goals are met.
• Documents student progress and completes necessary documentation.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Excellent organizational skills

Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Human Services, or related field

Master’s degree in related fields preferred

Job description

Overview

The purpose of this classification is to lead the implementation of a district-wide vaping education and intervention program aimed at reducing student vaping and minimizing disciplinary escalation. This part-time role focuses on supporting students transitioning from alternative settings by increasing protective factors, promoting self-regulation, and fostering positive decision-making. Through structured interventions, family engagement, and restorative practices, the case manager will play a key role in helping students reintegrate successfully while addressing the root causes of vaping-related behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Creating and facilitating day-long interventions for students and families.
• Receives referrals from alternative settings and obtains necessary documentation from LEA. Assists in scheduling and coordinating needed evaluations.
• Coordinates with students and school personnel to reach academic and vocational outcomes as applicable.
• Provides guidance to personnel on how to help students achieve goals and objectives.
• Ensures that all recipients\' records are properly maintained, stored, and kept confidential at all times.
• Leads the alternative settings and district team to select appropriate curricula for working with students. Implements appropriate curricula or demonstrates creativity in developing programs/training to assist personnel.
• Provides guidance to alternative settings and district personnel on how to help students receive identified services in order to achieve goals and objectives.
• Collaborates with community partners to schedule, plan, and attend events and training to further ensure student goals are met.
• Handles student, work site, and/or district complaints and works to resolve the problem.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality, a professional demeanor, and represents both organizations in a positive manner at all times.
• Ensures all monthly reporting is completed accurately and sent to designated personnel timely.
• Documents student progress and completes other documentation necessary for students\' future.
• Understands and keeps up to date with new technology, community resources, and assistive devices available to students.
• Communicates through the proper channels to keep supervisor and other appropriate personnel informed of impending problems or events of unusual nature.
• Complies with accounting and financial policies and procedures, as well as other Board policies.
• May operate a motor vehicle to conduct various work activities.
• Attends meetings as needed.
• Prepares or completes various documents, reports, and correspondence as required.
• Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, typing documents, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, processing incoming/outgoing mail, or running errands.
• Complies with applicable district, state, and federal codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law and Code of Professional Conduct as defined by Board Policy 5.6011.
• Acts in a professional, respectful, and welcoming manner at all times.
• Creates a customer-focused climate and provides quality services and support to schools, community, businesses, Superintendent of Schools, Board of Education, and other stakeholders.
• Works collaboratively with all stakeholders.
• Follows established procedures to ensure assigned areas are safe.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Attends work and arrives to work on time.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Human Services, or related field required;
• Two (2) years of experience in serving high risk student populations, social services, teaching, or other student services required;
• Or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must maintain a valid state issued driver’s license.
• Master’s degree in related fields preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to student discipline.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, educators, Board members, parents, and community members.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Compensation

Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.

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