Social Services Technician 1 (Region 13) Adoptions Unit - 00183588
: Job Details :

Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) delivers a wide range of human services designed to promote self-sufficiency, safety, and well-being for all Georgians.What we offer: Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.Start your career in public service: The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) is seeking candidates for the position of Social Services Technician 1. This position is located in Cobb, Gwinnett, Clayton.JOIN OUR TEAM!!!Pay Grade: DThis position has designated special entry salary and is non-negotiable.Under direct supervision, provides a broad range of paraprofessional social services to patients/clients/consumers and their families. Conducts patient/client/consumer intakes, participates in treatment team planning, and performs crisis intervention.Roles and Responsibilities:Assists clients in locating and utilizing community resources including legal, medical, financial assistance, and other referral services.Completes client intakes based on interviews with clients and their families, significant others, and appropriate community agencies.Counsels clients living in group homes and halfway houses; assists in pre-release and release planning.Implements life skills workshops and programs in behavior management, youth services, community, and social services.Maintains contact with other social service agencies and health care providers involved with clients to provide information and obtain feedback on client's overall progress.Maintains program statistics.Monitors client's progress towards treatment goals.Organizes the delivery of specific social services in the community.Prepares intake reports and case history records.Provides crisis intervention and emergency shelter services.Ensures database information is maintained on case intake and dispositions.Provides short-term case management and referral services to clients with emergency situations.Routinely enters data into automated systems in order to add or update member records.Core Competences:Strong knowledge and experience of Division of Family and Children Services programs and processes.DFCS social services system knowledge (SHINES).Highly organized and self-motivated.Ability to provide transportation and evidence of a valid driver's license for required travel throughout the state.Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma or GED AND One (1) year of experience in a social services related position.ORTwo (2) years at an accredited college or university with at least 15 credit hours in a social services related field.Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all of the following skills/experience.Prior experience working in a child welfare related field.Experience using DFCS social services system SHINES.Reliable transportation and valid driver's license for work-related travel.For more detailed information about the Georgia Department of Human Services:Information:Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary. DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.DHS accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE). DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.#J-18808-Ljbffr