Job Opportunities
The Partnership for Families, Children and Adults is committed to recruiting, hiring, retaining, and promoting all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, visible or invisible disability, veteran status, religion or beliefs, genetic or health information, marital or familial status, or any other legally protected class.
To more safely serve our vulnerable clients and protect our employees, the COVID-19 vaccination is required for all employees. In accordance with EEOC guidelines, unless you have a verifiable medical condition, disability or strongly-held religious belief, the vaccine is a condition of employment.
Position: Rape Crisis Center Manager
Availability: Immediate
Job Summary: Under general supervision of the VSS Program Director (PD), the Rape Crisis Center Manager provides supervision of Rape Crisis Center (RCC) employees and direct services to victims of sexual assault and/or friends and family members of victims and community outreach regarding sexual assault and access to services available. The RCC Supervisor performs all related activities including: 1) assessment; 2) providing information and referral; 3) hotline counseling, crisis intervention, and crisis counseling; 4) linking with appropriate agency and community resources; 5) advocating on the victim’s behalf (i.e. court advocacy); 6) public awareness/education and outreach activities; 7) grant management assistance including reports; 8) supervision of RCC employees/interns/volunteers; 9) liaise and coordination of cases as a participant in the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART); and 10) assist the PD with the overall operations of the program.
Education & Experience: A Master’s degree in social work or a related field preferred. Bachelor’s degree required. Three (3) to five (5) years of combined relevant experience in a social services field and/or supervisory or responsible administrative role preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus but not required.
Starting Salary: Exempt, $50,000 annually
To apply for this position, please forward your most current resume to:
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Position: Family Justice Center Domestic Violence Liaison
Availability: Immediate
Job Summary: Under the direction of the Shelter Program Manager, the Family Justice Center (FJC) Domestic Violence Liaison links Partnership’s Victim Support Services (VSS), primarily the Family Violence Support Services, with the Chattanooga FJC. The position provides advocacy services for Family Violence Support Services to assist clients who are victims of domestic violence. The focus is to provide services that will assist and empower the client to move from victim to self-sufficiency and independence and to break the cycle of abuse and violence. The Liaison will provide shelter intakes, crisis counseling, advocacy, provide referrals to PFCA programs, provide case management, and the community, answer the PFCA Crisis and LAP Hotlines, maintain data on clients referred by law enforcement after a Lethality Assessment (LAP) has been conducted, participate in the VSS on-call rotation, and attend Crisis (staff and client) and VSS meetings as applicable. The FJC DV Liaison will also participate and/or assist in facilitating all multidisciplinary teams related to VSS, which include but are not limited to the LAP weekly meetings, the High-Risk Intervention Team monthly meetings. referrals to PFCA programs and the community, answer the PFCA Crisis and LAP Hotlines, maintain data on clients referred by law enforcement after a Lethality Assessment (LAP) has been conducted, participate in the LAP on-call rotation, and attend Crisis (staff and client) and VSS meetings as applicable.
Education & Experience: A Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent, preferred. One (1) year of relevant experience in a social services field. Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus but not required.
Starting Salary: Non-Exempt, $20.00 ($39,000 annually)
To apply for this position, please forward your most current resume to:
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Position: Project & Outreach Coordinator (Bilingual)
Availability: Immediate
Job Summary: Under general supervision of the Rape Crisis Center (RCC) Manager, the Project and Outreach Coordinator (Bilingual) executes the Improving Criminal Justice Responses (ICJR) grant from the Office of Violence Against Women (OVW) and provides outreach prevention education about domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking to the surrounding community. Primary duties will include, but not be limited to: overseeing ICJR grant compliance, monitoring outcomes and data collection, facilitating violence prevention/education programming, especially to Hispanic/Latinx and other underserved populations, responding to hotline calls, and providing sexual assault advocacy as needed. The Coordinator will work with Victim Support Services (VSS) staff and volunteers/interns in various departments including community client services, house management, and crisis services to ensure grant compliance and implementation of Council on Accreditation (COA) and National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics.
Education & Experience: A Bachelor’s degree in social services or a related field, such as non-profit management, social work, human services, or other similar degree preferred. Associate’s degree or equivalent required. Two (2) years of satisfactory work experience in social work, human services, non-profit or other responsible and/or administrative role required. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is required.
Starting Salary: Non-Exempt, $23.08 ($45,000 annually)
To apply for this position, please forward your most current resume to:
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Position: Staff Interpreter (2 vacancies)
Availability: Immediate
Job Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard-of-Hearing Services & Auxiliary Services and with knowledge and fluency in American Sign Language (ASL), English-like sign systems and tactile forms of communication (voice to sign/sign to voice), the duties of this position includes providing a full range of expert interpreting services in a variety of settings to include private industry, educational, medical, mental health, and governmental. When not interpreting, the Staff Interpreter will provide assistance in scheduling/coordinating interpreter services and other support as required. The Staff Interpreter will maintain the confidentiality of all assignment-related information including information that is conveyed verbally, in sign language, and written forms.
Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university or completion of an interpreter training program preferred but not required. Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience preferred. American Sign Language (ASL) fluency required (skills subject to screening).
RID/NAD certification (or other certification deemed equal to RID) preferred but not required. If certified, CEU requirements must be met to maintain certification.
Knowledge and understanding of deaf, deaf-blind, and hard-of-hearing people, their needs, and deaf culture required. Should possess a valid driver’s license.
Starting Salary: Non-Exempt, $30.00 per hour ($58,500 annually)
To apply for this position, please forward your most current resume to:
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Position: Care Specialist - Hamilton & Bradley Counties
Availability: Immediate
Job Summary: Under general supervision of the Program Manager, the Care Specialist provides homemaking and supportive services to enhance the comfort of clients in their homes. Adheres to the Partnership for Families, Children and Adults’ performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of the agency. This position maintains a flexible, organized, and efficient work schedule.
Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent (HiSET, GED, etc.) preferred but not required. Experience: At least six (6) months of experience and training as a Care Specialist required. Must possess a valid driver’s license with good driving record and an insured vehicle and be able to pass criminal history, child/adult abuse, and sexual perpetrator background checks.
Starting Salary: Non-Exempt, $15.00 per hour ($29,250 annually)
To apply for this position, please forward your most current resume to:
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Position: Human Resources Assistant
Availability: Immediate
Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Human Resources Manager (HRM), the Human Resources Assistant (HRA) is responsible for accomplishing the confidential, administrative tasks and services necessary to support effective and efficient operations of the agency’s HR Department. The HRA will perform required duties to ensure seamless completion of full-cycle employment activities, including interviewing, hiring, pre-hire, new employee orientation, benefits administration, and termination. The HRA will cross train with the HRM to build on own knowledge and expertise and maintain a seamless, synergetic HR function.
Education & Experience: A Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred but not required. Associate’s degree in business, human resources, or related field required. Two (2) to three (3) years of satisfactory work experience in a responsible administrative, business, human resources, or other similar role. Familiarity with the human resources function and/or HRIS or similar databases a plus but not required. Bilingual a plus but not required.
Starting Salary: Non-Exempt, $20.51 per hour ($40,000 annually)
To apply for this position, please forward your most current resume to:
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Position: House Manager - 2nd Shift
Availability: Immediate
Job Summary: Under the direction of the Lead House Manager, this position is responsible for providing direct support and services to the shelter, after hours intake, conflict resolution, responding to hotline calls, and general cleaning as assigned. This position also completes data entry, serves as a backup resource for crisis advocates at the front desk, and is responsible for ensuring the safety of clients and providing basic client care – including compliance with COVID-19 protocols. The House Manager’s main goal is to ensure a healthy and positive shelter environment through life skills opportunities, community building activities, etc.
Education & Experience: Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required. Three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience in a social services field preferred.
Salary: Non-Exempt, $16.41 per hour ($32,000 annually)
To apply for this position, please forward your most current resume to:
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Position: Shelter Case Manager
Availability: Immediate
Job Summary: Under general supervision of the Lead Shelter Case Manager, the DV Shelter Case Manager provides case management/advocacy services in the Family Violence or Homeless Shelter to assist clients who maybe homeless or victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. The Shelter case manager performs all related activities including: 1) intake and assessment for shelter housing, 2) assist the client in setting goal to be completed during their shelter experience, 3)provide support groups and life skills, 4) linking with appropriate agency and community resources, 5) advocating on the victim’s behalf, 6) maintaining a shelter environment that is conducive to client success and, 7) performing basic administrative tasks.
Education & Experience: A Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field, such as psychology, sociology, human services, criminal justice, or other human/behavioral degree. One (1) year of satisfactory work experience in a social/human services field. Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus but not required.
Starting Salary: Non-Exempt, $17.95 per hour ($35,000 annually)
To apply for this position, please forward your most current resume to:
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Position: Part-Time Weekend House Manager
Availability: Immediate
Job Summary: Under the direction of the Lead House Manager, this position is responsible for providing direct support and services to the shelter; after hour intake; conflict resolution; responding to hotline calls; sexual assault advocacy and general cleaning as assigned. This position also completes data entry and serves as back up resource for crisis workers at the front desk .Responsible to ensure safety of clients and basic duties related to client care. House manager’s main goal is to ensure a healthy and positive shelter environment through life skills opportunities, community building activities, etc.
Education: Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
Starting Salary: Non-Exempt, $16.41 per hour
To apply for this position, please forward your most current resume to:
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Position: Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - Contract Position
Contract Position
Under the general supervision of the Nursing Coordinator and the Medical Director, the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) will perform forensic medical exams on victims of sexual assault. The forensic medical exam involves a detailed history, a physical assessment including a pelvic exam, the collection of evidence, and the administration of prophylactic medications. The SANE must endure confidential, quality care for victims by attending to physical, emotional, and educational needs of each patient. The SANE may also serve as a witness providing objective observations for cases in the judicial system and may participate in a multidisciplinary team that reviews current cases for ongoing coordination.
This is a contract position that requires a minimum of four (4) twelve-hour on-call shifts each month. Scheduling is determined one month in advance. The SANE must adhere to all agency and program policies and procedures to ensure quality care. SANE education and training can be obtained after hire and will be partially reimbursed by the organization. Training may take several months to complete.
Requirements: Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) or higher with an unencumbered license to practice in the State of Tennessee. Must live within one (1) hour of the organization. Must have or obtain professional liability insurance. The SANE should also have excellent writing skills, oral communication, and the ability to empathize and build rapport with patients and their families; the ability to attend meetings and training sessions; basic computer skills including Microsoft Windows and Word.
If interested, please contact SANE Coordinator at:
[email protected] or at (423) 755-2710.
The Partnership for Families, Children and Adults is a Tennessee Drug-Free Workplace.
