State of Tennessee
Overview
Under general supervision, is responsible for professional social counseling work and/or service coordination of average difficulty; and performs related work as required. This is the working class in the professional Social Counselor sub series. An employee in this class interviews and provides social counseling for clients in programs such as adult protective services and maternal and child health counseling, as well as individuals with disabilities in an educational, social service, or medical setting. This class is flexibly staffed with and differs from the Social Counselor 1 in that an incumbent of the latter learns the proper principles, practices, and procedures for social counseling work in various programs. This class differs from the Social Counselor Supervisor in that incumbents of the latter are responsible for supervisory social counseling work. Role and Location
Job Title:
SOCIAL COUNSELOR 2* - 10202025-72355 Organization:
State of Tennessee Department: Disability & Aging Location: Hamilton County, Chattanooga, TN Job Information
Opening Date/Time: 10/20/2025 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time: 11/02/2025 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly): $3,631.00 - $4,533.00 Salary (Annually): $43,572.00 - $54,396.00 Job Type: Full-Time LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY & AGEING, TENNESSEE EARLY INTERVENTION DIVISION, HAMILTON COUNTY Hybrid work arrangement: This position is designed as Hybrid (In office and Remote) Background checks: This position requires a criminal background check. A motor vehicle records screening will be conducted prior to employment. Proof of education is required. Qualifications
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree AND one year of professional experience in one or a combination of the following: health care for children, adolescent, or geriatric populations; social work; or social or psychological counseling, including, but not limited to, mental health, correctional, or behavioral rehabilitation counseling; or one year of experience in early intervention and/or service coordination with individuals with disabilities in an educational, social services or medical setting; or one year of teaching early childhood education or assessing individuals with disabilities. Substitution of Graduate Course Work for Experience: Additional qualifying graduate course work from an accredited college or university in a related field may be substituted for the experience, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of one year. Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class may be required to: Possess a valid driver's license if driving is an essential function of the position; Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority; Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority; Supply a fingerprint sample prescribed by the TBI based criminal history records check; Submit to a review of their status on the Department of Health's vulnerable persons registry. Responsibilities
Investigates and/or reports abuse, neglect, or exploitation of adults and/or children with mental or physical impairment or who are incapable of self-care to determine need for protective services. Interviews and assesses clients, family members, and other involved parties including alleged perpetrators to gather information for determining risk levels and needs for services. Implements a service plan that addresses needs or concerns of the client(s). Refers and/or coordinates services for clients to reduce risk and increase autonomy. Identifies various potential risk factors as part of assessing clients and monitors the progress of service plans. Responds to questions and inquiries from clients, families, caregivers, and others according to departmental policy. Documents the services implemented, client contacts, observations, progress, and relevant information in client files and databases. Strategizes solutions by participating as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Uses appropriate equipment, as needed, to assess or implement client services. Educates government departments, local agencies, law enforcement, the general public, and other external entities about agency programs. Competencies and Knowledge
Instills Trust Manages Complexity Communicates Effectively Global Perspective Decision Quality Knowledge: Administration and Management Clerical Customer and Personal Service Psychology Skills and Abilities
Active Learning and Listening Complex Problem Solving Coordination Judgment and Decision Making Social Perceptiveness Tools & Equipment
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Under general supervision, is responsible for professional social counseling work and/or service coordination of average difficulty; and performs related work as required. This is the working class in the professional Social Counselor sub series. An employee in this class interviews and provides social counseling for clients in programs such as adult protective services and maternal and child health counseling, as well as individuals with disabilities in an educational, social service, or medical setting. This class is flexibly staffed with and differs from the Social Counselor 1 in that an incumbent of the latter learns the proper principles, practices, and procedures for social counseling work in various programs. This class differs from the Social Counselor Supervisor in that incumbents of the latter are responsible for supervisory social counseling work. Role and Location
Job Title:
SOCIAL COUNSELOR 2* - 10202025-72355 Organization:
State of Tennessee Department: Disability & Aging Location: Hamilton County, Chattanooga, TN Job Information
Opening Date/Time: 10/20/2025 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time: 11/02/2025 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly): $3,631.00 - $4,533.00 Salary (Annually): $43,572.00 - $54,396.00 Job Type: Full-Time LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY & AGEING, TENNESSEE EARLY INTERVENTION DIVISION, HAMILTON COUNTY Hybrid work arrangement: This position is designed as Hybrid (In office and Remote) Background checks: This position requires a criminal background check. A motor vehicle records screening will be conducted prior to employment. Proof of education is required. Qualifications
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree AND one year of professional experience in one or a combination of the following: health care for children, adolescent, or geriatric populations; social work; or social or psychological counseling, including, but not limited to, mental health, correctional, or behavioral rehabilitation counseling; or one year of experience in early intervention and/or service coordination with individuals with disabilities in an educational, social services or medical setting; or one year of teaching early childhood education or assessing individuals with disabilities. Substitution of Graduate Course Work for Experience: Additional qualifying graduate course work from an accredited college or university in a related field may be substituted for the experience, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of one year. Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class may be required to: Possess a valid driver's license if driving is an essential function of the position; Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority; Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority; Supply a fingerprint sample prescribed by the TBI based criminal history records check; Submit to a review of their status on the Department of Health's vulnerable persons registry. Responsibilities
Investigates and/or reports abuse, neglect, or exploitation of adults and/or children with mental or physical impairment or who are incapable of self-care to determine need for protective services. Interviews and assesses clients, family members, and other involved parties including alleged perpetrators to gather information for determining risk levels and needs for services. Implements a service plan that addresses needs or concerns of the client(s). Refers and/or coordinates services for clients to reduce risk and increase autonomy. Identifies various potential risk factors as part of assessing clients and monitors the progress of service plans. Responds to questions and inquiries from clients, families, caregivers, and others according to departmental policy. Documents the services implemented, client contacts, observations, progress, and relevant information in client files and databases. Strategizes solutions by participating as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Uses appropriate equipment, as needed, to assess or implement client services. Educates government departments, local agencies, law enforcement, the general public, and other external entities about agency programs. Competencies and Knowledge
Instills Trust Manages Complexity Communicates Effectively Global Perspective Decision Quality Knowledge: Administration and Management Clerical Customer and Personal Service Psychology Skills and Abilities
Active Learning and Listening Complex Problem Solving Coordination Judgment and Decision Making Social Perceptiveness Tools & Equipment
Computers Copier/Scanner/Fax Machine Vehicle Phones Camera
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