Child Welfare Services Technician 1-00206310

Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults.  

What we offer.  Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; 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 and Children Services (DFCS) is seeking candidates for the position of Social Services Technician 1.  This position is located at the DFCS office in the city of Greensboro, Greene County, Georgia.  

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 other 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 program 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 enter data into automated system in order to add or update member records.

• High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience in a social services-related position.

For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services

                   https://dhs.georgia.gov/  

 Employment 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 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to:  @HRHelpline
 
 The 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 credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. 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.  Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification.
  
 This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Salary : $35,360