Social Services Technician 1 - 00207000

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.  DFCS is seeking candidates for the position of Social Services Technician 1. The Technician will provides a broad range of paraprofessional social services to internal and external clients. Conducts data entry tasks, manages spreadsheets and assists county and regional staff with various supportive needs. This position is located at the DFCS office in Whitfield County, Georgia.  

 

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Pay Grade: D

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.

Role 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.
• Routinely request and enter records into system in order to add to or update case records. 
• Attend training, meetings, court as needed to provide notes/minutes as requested.

Core Competencies:

• Strong knowledge and experience of Division of Family and Children Services programs and process.
• 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.

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

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