Tennessee Voices for Children

PURPOSE: To educate and empower parents and/or caregivers to successfully "navigate" the many different agencies and systems for their families. Outreach provides information, resources, and referrals for parents and professionals, advocacy for children’s and parents’ rights, parent support groups, training, education, and community awareness. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Participate in Outreach activities including individual advocacy with families, i.e. phone contact as well as team meetings in the community Attend local and state council and community meetings related to children’s mental health Assist with information health fairs, Parent to Parent trainings, conferences and events Complete fieldwork expectations, including goals and objectives, for the college/university program QUALIFICATIONS: Registered and qualified Masters or Bachelors level student from a college/university program that has developed a student internship contract with TVC. TIME AND PLACE: Office located in Knoxville, TN. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Specific schedules will vary depending on university requirements. COMMITMENT: One semester or one year depending on requirements of the university. SUPERVISON/EVALUATION: Direct supervision will be provided by Jim Griffin, Outreach Supervisor with general oversight by Connie Nelson, Statewide Family Support Network Coordinator