Join the City of Chattanooga Team
Chattanooga
, a vibrant and growing community of over 190,000 residents within a metropolitan area of nearly 600,000 is known as the "Scenic City" for a reason. Nestled along the Tennessee River and surrounded by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, we are a hub of outdoor adventure and innovation. Home to the
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC)
and
Chattanooga State Community College
, our city blends a rich industrial history with a tech-forward future—famously powered by the nation’s first community-wide "Gig" fiber-optic network. The City of Chattanooga was also recently designated as a "National Park City,” the first of its kind in the United States.
As a City, we are powered by a dedicated workforce of approximately
2,600 employees
committed to excellence in public service and making Chattanooga the best community in the country. Our team ensures our city thrives through a wide range of municipal services, including:
- Public Safety:
Chattanooga Police and Fire Departments.
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Infrastructure & Utilities:
Public Works, Waste Resources, and specialized Stormwater management.
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Quality of Life:
Award-winning Parks and Outdoors and Community Development systems and the Chattanooga Public Library.
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Transportation:
The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and citywide transit and pedestrian friendly initiatives.
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Innovation:
Leading-edge smart-city programs with a commitment to cutting edge workforce development policies to ensure all our residents can get ahead.
The City of Chattanooga’s workforce is the heartbeat of our community. We don't just offer jobs; we offer careers with purpose: making Chattanooga the best city in America. We are committed to being the
premier employer of choice
in Southeast Tennessee by providing:
- Competitive Compensation:
Robust pay scales that reflect our commitment to our staff.
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Work-Life Balance:
Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible.
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Exceptional Wellness:
Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs designed for you and your family that deliver savings to you beyond your paycheck, featuring a centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees. .
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Growth:
A focus on professional development and upward mobility within the organization.
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The Great Outdoors: Your Backyard Playground:
Chattanooga isn't just near nature, it's immersed in it. As one of the most biodiverse cities in North America, the "Scenic City" offers an ecological richness that few places on earth can claim. Whether you are an adrenaline junkie or a weekend wanderer, world-class adventure is always less than an hour away.
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Vertical Adventures:
Scale legendary sandstone cliffs in what is widely considered the
premier rock climbing hub
of the Southeast.
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Water & Rapids:
From the high-octane
whitewater kayaking
of the Ocoee River to world-class
bass fishing
and peaceful paddling on the Tennessee River.
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Trails for Miles:
Explore a massive network of
mountain biking
and
hiking trails
that wind through lush ridges, hidden waterfalls, and deep river gorges.
In Chattanooga, "work-life balance" means you can finish your shift and be at a trailhead or on the water before the sun sets.
Our mission is to work together to build a safe, vibrant, and sustainable city for all Chattanoogans. To do that, it takes a team of skilled and passionate individuals. So, if you’d like to call Chattanooga home – or maybe you already do! – and want to further your career through meaningful work that makes a true impact where you live, we’d love to talk to you.
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Salary: $56,187 - $67,880 annually (GS.10E)
Work Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. (EST)
*Hours may vary due to work assignments or projects.*
Work Location: 6098 Debra Road, Chattanooga, TN
FLSA Status: This is an Exempt position.
Department: CD Office of Community Safety & Gun Violence Prevention
CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:
The Intervention Specialist provides clinical mental health support to youth within Hamilton County schools. Key responsibilities include facilitating small groups for at-risk students and offering individual and family counseling as needed. The specialist will also manage data collection, develop psychoeducational curricula, and gain hands-on experience in community outreach. Close collaboration with school administrators, counselors, teachers, and community leaders—along with a strong working knowledge of local resources—is central to the position.
SERIES LEVEL : The Intervention Specialist is a stand-alone position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.)
Intervene and collaborate with the school system to ensure youth remain in school.
Assess and identify students' unique needs and behavioral records.
Help students with social or behavioral difficulties by creating intervention programming.
Provide case management that includes student follow-up and advocacy.
Conduct needs assessments with school-assigned at-risk students.
Provide access to mental health support for at-risk youth.
Conduct needs assessments and provide immediate support.
Provide students with immediate support and conduct needs assessments.
Create intervention programs.
Implement intervention plans and track student progress.
Connect with probation/parole and juvenile court as needed.
Build trust relationships with parents, teachers, and others to create and implement intervention plans.
Monitor student achievement data.
Facilitate and recruit volunteers to assist with mentoring youth intervention strategies.
Train and support school volunteers to facilitate small group sessions.
Mentor youth on a one-on-one basis as well as provide family counseling and support.
Recruit partners who support, identify, and assess the needs of students.
Connect with or refer youth to appropriate agencies or organizations, which may include City of Chattanooga onsite or offsite partners.
Provide research-based methods and strategies for assisting and supporting at-risk youths.
Create behavioral programs (such as grief support groups) with curriculum.
Collaborate with community resources for youth awareness.
Support educational and supportive initiatives for at-risk kids in schools or their communities.
Assist in outreach programs that engage school break youth programming by providing counseling and/or referrals.
Promote community outreach programs that assist with essentials, such as clothing, food, and funds that support students and families.
Attend youth and school events, as needed.
Support all divisions of OCH staff with initiatives, programs, and/or activities on an as-needed or requested basis.
Must meet regular attendance requirements.
Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers, and citizens.
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES (if any): None
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or GED with five (5) years of any combination of relevant education, training, or experience; or any combination of equivalent experience and education. Must be able to travel throughout the City of Chattanooga and Hamilton County, Tennessee as needed.
LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Valid Driver’s License Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge or experience with juvenile, parole/probation court; knowledge of community resources and agencies that provide support to youth; of the school system and related resources; of evidence-based methods and best practices that are specific to client’s needs; of trauma-informed assessment, intervention and case management strategies preferred; and experience working with at-risk youth or juvenile court.
Skill in working independently or in a team environment; organizing, planning and prioritizing work; strong problem solving; excellent written and verbal communication; using a computer and related software applications; building relationships; facilitating meetings; exercising good judgment and effective decision making; delegating and managing a team of volunteers; sensitivity to changing situations; planning, developing, supervising, and managing program and/or events; preparing and maintaining policies and procedures; communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, and the general public, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
Positions in this class typically require fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Safety Sensitive: YES
- Child Sensitive: YES
Dept of Transportation (CDL): NO
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The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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