About the role
Compensation: $15 - $19 Hourly DOE
Placement Assistant
Impact a Life. Build a Legacy.
Smoky Mountain Children's Home is a faith-based non-profit that has spent over 100 years dedicated to supporting and caring for at-risk youth. We believe our quality of care is only as good as our people. We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Placement Assistant to join our team. This role is essential to assisting the Placement Coordinator with all placement needs across campus and community programs.
Position Overview
As the Placement Assistant , you will support the Placement Coordinator in managing new placements, intra-agency moves, and sub-contract referrals. You will act as a secondary contact for intake calls, maintaining precise placement records and ensuring seamless coordination for the children and families we serve.
Key Responsibilities
Placement Support
Function as a secondary contact for placement and referral calls, assisting with new placements and intra-agency moves for Campus and Community Resource Homes as needed.
Referral & Respite Coordination
Assist in coordinating sub-contract referrals from private provider agencies and support respite care placement when standard arrangements are unavailable.
Documentation & Data Entry
Collect required documentation for the Placement Coordinator and accurately enter and maintain data across placement records and referral files.
Team Collaboration
Work collaboratively with staff, clients, and external providers to fulfill placement needs and maintain organizational standards.
Support
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Placement Coordinator.
Qualifications
Experience
Significant experience in the field with a demonstrated high level of competence and leadership ability.
Core Skills
Strong organizational and communication skills, with a proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Personal Suitability
Must possess the physical and emotional stability required to carry out all duties.
Physical & Environmental Demands
Daily Activity
Work involves approximately 75% sitting, 15% walking, and 10% standing.
Work Setting
Approximately 95% of work hours are conducted indoors.
Schedule & Employment Type
Employment Type
Part-Time.
Schedule
Monday through Friday, dictated by the needs of clients and staff.
Reporting Structure
This position reports directly to the Placement Coordinator .
Are you ready to help us support and care for our youth? Apply today!
About Smoky Mountain Children's Home
For over a century, we have provided a continuum of care through residential, foster, and adoption programs. We create safe environments where residents can discover their talents and overcome the circumstances of their past. Join a team where your work translates directly into a changed life.
**Equal Opportunity Employer:
Smoky Mountain Children's Home is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.