What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Specialist Supervisor - 00025730 position at Georgia Department of Human Services?
Salary: $59,265.47 Annually
Location : Dawson Co., GA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-74280
Division/Office: County DFCS - Region 2
Unit: Dawson Co. DFCS
Opening Date: 01/17/2025
Closing Date: 1/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
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 & Children Services (DFCS) is seeking candidates for the position of Social Services Specialist Supervisor. This position is located at the DFCS office in Dawsonville, Dawson County, Georgia.
Dawson County | Georgia Department of Human Services Division of Family & Children Services
JOIN OUR TEAM!!!
Job Description
This position has designated special non-negotiable entry salary.
Pay Grade: J
Supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff. Supervises a social services unit that provides investigative and comprehensive case management for child/adult abuse or neglect. Directs professional staff in delivery of services, sets unit goals, and regulates workloads in accordance with agency goals. Ensures that immediate and follow-up actions for at risk clients occur in a timely manner.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
Must have reliable transportation, proof of auto insurance, a valid state-issued driver's license, an acceptable driving history record and the ability to travel statewide.
Additional Information
For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services
Employment InformationCurrent 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: @
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.
In addition to a competitive salary, DHS offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account. Visit for more information.
Insurance
Health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, healthcare and childcare spending accounts, and life insurance plans are available.
Health Benefits1-800-610-1863
Flexible Benefits1-877-342-7339
Retirement
State employees participate in the Employee's Retirement System. Contributions are based on a percentage of salary and service date entry
Employee Retirement System: 1-800-805-4609
Deferred Compensation
Tax shelter plans are available that enable employees to provide for greater retirement security. Fund programs are available in both 457(k) and 401(k) plans.
Peach State Reserves1-877-342-7339
Credit Union
Employees are eligible to become members of the and
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Are you aware this position is in Dawson County, Georgia?
What is your highest level of education completed?
How proficient are you in Microsoft Office Suite?
How many years experience do you have as a Case Manager? (e.g., family/domestic violence investigations or interventions involving children or substance abuse)
How many years' experience you have as a Social Services Specialist 2 or 3 or social services lead worker equivalent? (This experience must be shown in your application experience)
Are you aware this position requires working frequent overtime, on-call, evenings, weekends, overnights, and holidays?
Do you have ALL of the following: Possession of a valid driver's license, access to a reliable automobile, and proof of automobile insurance for required work-related travel?
Location : Dawson Co., GA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-74280
Division/Office: County DFCS - Region 2
Unit: Dawson Co. DFCS
Opening Date: 01/17/2025
Closing Date: 1/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
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 & Children Services (DFCS) is seeking candidates for the position of Social Services Specialist Supervisor. This position is located at the DFCS office in Dawsonville, Dawson County, Georgia.
Dawson County | Georgia Department of Human Services Division of Family & Children Services
JOIN OUR TEAM!!!
Job Description
This position has designated special non-negotiable entry salary.
Pay Grade: J
Supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff. Supervises a social services unit that provides investigative and comprehensive case management for child/adult abuse or neglect. Directs professional staff in delivery of services, sets unit goals, and regulates workloads in accordance with agency goals. Ensures that immediate and follow-up actions for at risk clients occur in a timely manner.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
- Supervises and plans work of assigned staff.
- Accesses and records client and community resource information.
- Collects evidence, interviews witnesses and prepares necessary reports according to rules and regulations, state and federal laws.
- Compiles records and prepares reports; performs follow-up to determine the status of client's case.
- Conducts home-visit evaluations for information gathering to be used in assessments.
- Coordinates and monitors children in out-of-home placements and in-home interventions.
- Coordinates and monitors services, including comprehensive tracking of client's activities.
- Develops case plans that effectively utilize community resources to meet the needs of individual custodial client.
- Identifies placement resources for children within the foster care system.
- Initiates the legal process for guardianship, protective services, placement and/or adoption.
- Maintains required documentation and completes reports.
- Makes immediate assessments regarding safety of clients and responds according to established protocols and policies.
- Performs initial investigations of protective services referrals to determine the appropriateness of protective services intervention.
- Reviews, approves/disapproves or renders decisions on casework being performed by staff.
- Works in collaboration with legal system to ensure safety ad achieve desired outcomes.
- Ability to work effectively at multiple levels of the organization and with multiple teams.
- Excellent oral, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university AND One (1) year of experience in a lead/supervisory capacity.
- Master's degree in any behavioral science from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years case management experience*.
- Bachelor of Social Work degree from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years case management experience*.
- Bachelor's degree in any behavioral science AND three (3) years case management experience*.
- One year of experience at lower level Social Svcs Spec 3 (SSP072) or position equivalent*.
- Case Management experience would include one or any combination of the following work responsibilities: assessments; home evaluations; staffing; work with individuals, families, groups organizations and/or communication of the goal of behavioral changes; work with child safety or child welfare; law enforcement experience in areas related to DFCS (e.g. family/domestic violence, investigations or interventions involving children, substance abuse or crimes against persons.
Must have reliable transportation, proof of auto insurance, a valid state-issued driver's license, an acceptable driving history record and the ability to travel statewide.
Additional Information
For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services
Employment InformationCurrent 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: @
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.
In addition to a competitive salary, DHS offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account. Visit for more information.
Insurance
Health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, healthcare and childcare spending accounts, and life insurance plans are available.
Health Benefits1-800-610-1863
Flexible Benefits1-877-342-7339
Retirement
State employees participate in the Employee's Retirement System. Contributions are based on a percentage of salary and service date entry
Employee Retirement System: 1-800-805-4609
Deferred Compensation
Tax shelter plans are available that enable employees to provide for greater retirement security. Fund programs are available in both 457(k) and 401(k) plans.
Peach State Reserves1-877-342-7339
Credit Union
Employees are eligible to become members of the and
01
Are you aware this position is in Dawson County, Georgia?
- Yes
- No
What is your highest level of education completed?
- Doctorate Degree
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- None of the Above
How proficient are you in Microsoft Office Suite?
- None
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Expert
How many years experience do you have as a Case Manager? (e.g., family/domestic violence investigations or interventions involving children or substance abuse)
- None
- 2 Years
- 3 Years
- More than 4 Years
How many years' experience you have as a Social Services Specialist 2 or 3 or social services lead worker equivalent? (This experience must be shown in your application experience)
- None
- 2 Years
- 3 Years
- More than 4 Years
Are you aware this position requires working frequent overtime, on-call, evenings, weekends, overnights, and holidays?
- Yes
- No
Do you have ALL of the following: Possession of a valid driver's license, access to a reliable automobile, and proof of automobile insurance for required work-related travel?
- Yes
- No
Salary : $59,265
