Careers

Current Career Postings (Please check back often):

Foster Care Case Manager-Knoxville area

We are currently hiring a Foster Care Case Manager for the Knoxville area. Applicant must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in social work, sociology, psychology, education or related field and one (1) year of pertinent experience in the human services field with children or in a residential treatment setting. Volunteer experience, practicum and intern experiences in programs/facilities that work with children and families may be counted as pertinent work experience. A master’s degree in the social sciences may be substituted for the one year of work experience. The qualified applicant is a person of proven character and integrity, and an active member of a local evangelical church with a recommendation from the pastor of that church. Please see the job description: Foster Care Case Manager and submit resumes to Kacey Bush at kbush@tennesseechildren.org.

Houseparents-East Tennessee (Chattanooga):

We are currently seeking a married couple to serve as Houseparents in East Tennessee (Chattanooga). Both applicants must be able to accept and respect each child as an individual, demonstrate care and concern in a family-like atmosphere, have knowledge and understanding of child care, and have the ability to learn and grow on the job. This position requires people of Christian character and integrity dedicated to serving the Lord and others. Both applicants must be active members of an evangelical church, recommended by the pastor of that church, with a sense of call to child care ministry. Interested parties are encouraged to view our video “2019 A Calling to Ministry” by following the link provided on the Resources page of our website, and to send inquiries or resumes to paddison@tennesseechildren.org.

Houseparents-West Tennessee:

We are currently seeking a married couple to serve as Houseparents in West Tennessee. Both applicants must be able to accept and respect each child as an individual, demonstrate care and concern in a family-like atmosphere, have knowledge and understanding of child care, and have the ability to learn and grow on the job. This position requires people of Christian character and integrity dedicated to serving the Lord and others. Both applicants must be active members of an evangelical church, recommended by the pastor of that church, with a sense of call to child care ministry. Interested parties are encouraged to view our video “The Ranch at Millington” by following the link provided on the Resources page of our website, and to send inquiries or resumes to jepps@tennesseechildren.org.

 

Links to application documents...

1. Employment Application
2. Prospective Program Staff Questionnaire
3. Reference Questionnaire
4. Background Authorization Forms Instruction
5. Felony and Sex Offender Form
6. Acknowledgment and Authorization Regarding Background Investigation
7. Disclosure Regarding Background Investigation
8. Background Report Order Form
9. Fingerprint Application
10. VECHS Waiver Agreement and Statement
11. Applicant Privacy Rights
12. Medical Form