GROWWTH Care Coordinator

The University of Memphis, United States

Updated: 22 days ago
Location: Memphis, TENNESSEE
Deadline: ;

Posting Information


Posting Number SAECC3810
Advertised Title GROWWTH Care Coordinator
Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN)
Position Number 023775
Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly)
Department Center for Regional Economic Enrichment
Minimum Position Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in relevant area and two to 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, a genuine interest in others. Understanding and awareness of the needs of disadvantaged individuals and other persons who face barriers to employment (WIOA, TANF, SNAP, Youth). Limited travel throughout region and proof of valid driver’s license in good standing and automobile insurance is required.
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
This is a grant-funded position contingent upon funding availability.
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Some nights and weekend work for special events may be required.
Posting Date 05/20/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Screening Begins Yes
Hiring Range $45,000 per year
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible
Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or 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
Student interns, volunteers for grant project.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent skills in problem solving and resource identification.
Previous experience working with low-income families.
Additional Position Information
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
Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)





Job Duties


Duties & Responsibilities
Works closely with collaborative partners to recruit participants to
GROWWTH program.
Duties & Responsibilities
Provides case management to assigned participants to ensure they are connected to resources to alleviate barriers to training and work. Interviews and assesses each participant to gather information on their needs and uses assessment tools as needed to match participant to eligible resources.
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 progress to goals and shares with other staff connected to family.
Duties & Responsibilities
Demonstrates self-management techniques to participants such as active listening, coping techniques, advocacy, and self-help strategies with a focus on helping residents to prepare for employment that leads to self-sufficiency
Duties & Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned.

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