Child Welfare Services Technician 1

Family and Children Services, Division of; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework opportunities

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Human Services seeks a Child Welfare Services Technician 1 in Appling, GA. This role supports intake, case history searches, and connection to community resources to help vulnerable children and families.

Applicants need a high school diploma or GED and one year of related experience. The department offers benefits, telework options depending on the position, and opportunities to grow within a large state government.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Completes intakes based on interviews with client, family or reporter.
• Maintains contact with other social service agencies, health care providers, etc. involved with clients to provide information and obtain updates on client’s progress.
• Conducts screenings and/or searches for case history, relatives, etc.
• Assists clients in locating and utilizing community resources, such as legal, medical, financial assistance, etc.
• Organizes records, uploads data & documents into records, pulls reports, compiles data, etc.

Job description

Job Title

Child Welfare Services Technician 1

Agency

Department of Human Services

Job Requisition ID

JR0000007684

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details

$35,360.00

Location

Appling, Columbia County, Georgia

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job 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. 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 Child Welfare Services Technician 1. This position is located in Appling, Columbia County, Georgia.

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.

Role and Responsibilities

• Completes intakes based on interviews with client, family or reporter.
• Maintains contact with other social service agencies, health care providers, etc. involved with clients to provide information and obtain updates on client’s progress.
• Conducts screenings and/or searches for case history, relatives, etc.
• Assists clients in locating and utilizing community resources, such as legal, medical, financial assistance, etc.
• Organizes records, uploads data & documents into records, pulls reports, compiles data, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a child welfare related field.

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 the request by the closing date of this announcement to: [e-mail].

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.

Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.