SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR I (HOPE Coordinator)

Salary : $68,967.00 AnnuallyLocation : FULTON COUNTY ATLANTA, GAJob Type : FULL-TIMEDepartment : JUVENILE COURTOpening Date : 01 / 08 / 2025Closing Date : 1 / 15 / 2025 11 : 59 PM EasternPay Grade : : 20UNCLASSIFIED POSITION LOCATED IN JUVENILE COURTTHIS POSITION IS IN THE PROGRAMMING & GRANTS DIVISIONH.O.P.E. Coordinator with Family Treatment CourtThe H.O.P.E. (Helping Our Parents Excel) Accountability Court is a voluntary program for parents involved in dependency cases who have been drug dependent and in need of drug treatment and rehabilitation counseling services. This position oversees the program's day-to-day operations and reports directly to the Court Program Administrator for Accountability Courts. This position works directly with individuals diagnosed with substance use disorders involved in the criminal justice system. The incumbent is responsible for supervising the program staff and interns; providing professional guidance and support to the program staff; assisting community outreach projects at the direction of the Presiding Judge and Court Program Administrator; serving on a multi-disciplinary team; making appropriate clinical recommendations based on a client's individual needs; making proper adjustments to the treatment curriculum based on evidence-based practices that address client needs; providing statistical data for grant reporting; participating in grant applications; and other supervisory responsibilities, as assigned. Some critical job functions for this role include maintaining a caseload, attending court, conducting drug screens, making community referrals, promoting job readiness, and providing substance abuse prevention resources to parents seeking reunification with their children. Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor's Degree in behavioral science, psychology, social work, sociology, or a related field required; supplemented by two years of experience in conducting needs assessments and coordinating referral services for clients in a social service organization or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.Specific License or Certification Required : Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities : Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.EXAMINATION : The examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience, accomplished by analysis of the application. The application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education, and experience listed to be rated as qualified. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at the time of employment, for all degrees / coursework used to qualify for this position.ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL BEFORE THEY ARE SUBMITTED. PLEASE REVIEW ALL APPLICATIONS FOR ACCURACY AND MAKE ALL CORRECTIONS BEFORE SUBMITTAL BECAUSE ERRORS CAN RESULT IN NOT MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER ALLOCATIONS ARE RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENTPurpose of Classification : The purpose of this classification is to perform duties related to consultation, information, and referral services to meet the needs of clients. Responsibilities include interviewing and assessing the psychological, social, housing, psychosocial, and physical needs of clients; conducting outreach activities; and linking clients with community resources.Essential Functions : The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.Coordinates consultation, information, and referral services for clients through referrals from Judicial Officers : makes initial contact and schedules appointments; conducts litigant interviews, home evaluations, school evaluations, etc.; interviews collateral contacts and other necessary parties; and prepares and submits related written reports. Determines the nature of clients' needs and examines which community resource is appropriate to meet the need and provide the most appropriate referral : collects demographic and medical information on litigants; collects required bodily fluid samples and performs tests; and submits information to court and related resource as appropriate. Provides ongoing assessment of clients' needs and reviews progress towards achieving objectives : provides counseling service to customers and their families; provides crisis intervention immediately while litigants are involved in court process / program; follows up with clients to determine compliance with court orders; and meets with clients to discuss progress and encourage continued participation. Conducts outreach activities to develop a greater referral base and maintain community and social services resource network : locates / hosts seminars and community meetings; evaluates community counseling agencies to determine ability to provide services. Processes a variety of documentation associated with department / division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures : receives and reviews various documentation, including academic records, health records, mental health evaluations, paternity tests, social service request forms, court orders, reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate. Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation, including client intake forms, statistical reports, mileage reports, and requisition forms; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; maintains clients' data files ensuring that file contents and case documentation meet established ethical and legal standards; and maintains computerized and / or hardcopy records. Represents department in meetings, hearings, and presentations and serves on committees as required. Additional Functions : Performs other related duties as required.Performance Aptitudes : Data Utilization : Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and / or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.Human Interaction : Requires the ability to work with and apply principles of persuasion and / or influence over others to coordinate programs or activities of a project, and resolve typical problems associated with the responsibilities of the job.Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization : Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and / or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and / or materials used in performing essential functions.Verbal Aptitude : Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and / or advisory data and information.Mathematical Aptitude : Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.Functional Reasoning : Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.Situational Reasoning : Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, genetics, age, disability or sexual orientation.01 The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. Please review all applications for accuracy and make all corrections before submittal because errors can result in not meeting the minimum qualifications. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Human Resoruces Management Department. Do you accept these conditions? Yes No 02 What is your highest level of education completed? High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent Some College Associate Degree Bachelor Degree Master Degree Doctoral Degree None of the Above 03 In what field of study related to this position do you possess an Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, Master Degree, Doctoral Degree, or have earned college credits? Behavioral Science Psychology Social Work Sociology Administration None of the Above 04 If you have received some college credits related to this position, but DID NOT receive your degree, how many college credits did you earn? 0 - 29 Semester Hours 30 - 59 Semester Hours 60 - 89 Semester Hours 90 -119 Semester Hours 0 - 44 Quarter Hours 45 - 89 Quarter Hours 90 - 134 Quarter Hours 135 - 179 Quarter Hours Does not Apply 05 How many months / years of experience do you currently possess conducting needs assessments and coordinating referral services for clients in the legal system? 0 to 5 months 6 months less than 1 year 1 year less than 2 years 2 years less than 3 years 3 years less than 4 years 4 years less than 5 years 5 years less than 6 years 6 years or more 06 Do you have experience working with adults who have been assessed to have an alcohol and / or substance use disorder? If yes, please provide details. 07 Do you possess experience working with Accountability Court Programs? If yes, please provide details. 08 From the list below, please select the drug screening method you are most familiar? Instant test cups Oral swabs Sweat patches Breathalyzers I have no knowledge of any drug screening methods 09 Are you knowledgeable of dependency court proceedings within the Juvenile Court setting? If yes, please provide details. 10 How many months / years of crisis management experience do you possess? 0 less than 5 months 6 months less than 1 year 1 year less than 2 years 2 years less than 3 years 3 years of more 11 How would you describe your proficiency when using the Microsoft Suite (Including Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) Excellent Above Average Average Below Average No Experience 12 Do you possess experience with public speaking and / or providing oral updates on cases in a court setting? Yes No 13 Do you have experience with case management in a juvenile court setting? If so, please explain. 14 May we contact you via SMS Message to schedule a virtual one-way interview? If so, please provide your mobile number. Required Question

Salary : $68,967