Location:                 Knoxville

Employment Status: Full-time

Hourly rate:             $22.41

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Supporting victims of crime through the Collaborative Response to Elder and Vulnerable Adult Abuse (CREVAA) program through case management, advocacy, and direct services in Knoxville and surrounding counties.
• Screening and supporting victims of crime in compliance with the CREVAA program standards.
• Work occasionally with individuals in law enforcement including District Attorneys and Chief Law Enforcement officials at the state, county and city level.
• Conduct home evaluation visits and phone screenings with reported victims of crime who are elderly or above age 18 with physical or developmental disabilities within an assigned service area.
• Work to support other CREVAA staff to manage follow-up calls, arrange for services, and assist with coordination efforts including community education, outreach, and supporting volunteer development activities.

Why Join Our Team:

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must possess an undergraduate degree from a four-year college or university, (Social Services/Work or Gerontology preferred);
• Minimum of one year of experience in Social Services, Gerontology, or related fields.
• Must pass a criminal background check by nation, state and local law enforcement agency.
• Considerable knowledge of the regulations governing support service programs.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and decision making skills; good presentation skills.
• Valid Tennessee Driver license.
• Travel required.

Full Time Benefits:

Interested?

Visit https://ethra.e3applicants.com/ to apply and submit resumes. Accepting resumes through 11/22/2024. To be considered for the position, all applicants must apply at the above link.

East Tennessee Human Resource Agency, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected status.

Disclaimer: This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.