Statewide Adoptions Permanency Coordinator

State of Tennessee; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Tennessee's Department of Children's Services is seeking a Program Coordinator in the Permanency Unit of the Adoptions Team. This role supports permanency services for children and families through partnerships with Tennessee Kids Belong and Wendy's Wonderful Kids.

Based in Davidson County with potential for statewide placement, the position requires a bachelor's degree and several years of experience in counseling, case management, or program evaluation, including work with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with four years of professional work in counseling, case management, or program evaluation.
• Three years must involve services to children/juveniles.
• Graduate coursework may substitute for experience, but not the three years of children's services work.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contracts related to permanency services in partnership with Tennessee Kids Belong and Wendy's Wonderful Kids.
• Support statewide recruitment opportunities for children in need of permanent families.

Skills

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Instructing

Judgment and Decision Making

Operations Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Office Equipment

Computer

Mobile Phone

Job description

The State of Tennessee's Department of Children's Services is seeking a Program Coordinator in the Permanency Unit of the Adoptions Team. This role supports permanency services for children and families through partnerships with Tennessee Kids Belong and Wendy's Wonderful Kids.

Based in Davidson County with potential for statewide placement, the position requires a bachelor's degree and several years of experience in counseling, case management, or program evaluation, including work with