Child Welfare Services Technician 1 - 00021656, 00149872

Georgia.gov; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading agency in Georgia as a Child Welfare Services Technician. This role involves providing essential social services to clients, conducting intakes, and implementing life skills programs. Enjoy a generous benefits package and opportunities for growth while making a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule

Employee Retirement Plan

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a social services related position.
• 2 years at an accredited college with social services credits.

Responsibilities

• Assists clients in locating community resources.
• Conducts client intakes and crisis intervention.
• Monitors client's progress towards treatment goals.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Self-Motivation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

15 Credit Hours in Social Services

Tools

SHINES

Job description

Child Welfare Services Technician 1 - 00021656, 00149872

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 Technician 1. This position is located in Gwinnett County, Georgia.

JOIN OUR TEAM!!!

Pay Grade: D

This position has designated special entry salary and is non-negotiable.

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.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Assists clients in locating and utilizing community resources including legal, medical, financial assistance, and other referral services.
2. Completes client intakes based on interviews with clients and their families, significant others, and appropriate community agencies.
3. Counsels clients living in group homes and halfway houses; assists in pre-release and release planning.
4. Implements life skills workshops and programs in behavior management, youth services, community, and social services.
5. Maintains contact with other social service agencies and healthcare providers involved with clients to provide information and obtain feedback on client's overall progress.
6. Maintains program statistics.
7. Monitors client's progress towards treatment goals.
8. Organizes the delivery of specific social services in the community.
9. Prepares intake reports and case history records.
10. Provides crisis intervention and emergency shelter services.
11. Ensures database information is maintained on case intake and dispositions.
12. Provides short-term case management and referral services to clients with emergency situations.
13. Routinely enters data into automated systems to add or update member records.

Core Competences:

• Strong knowledge and experience with Division of Family and Children Services programs and processes.
• 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 or GED AND One (1) year of experience in a social services related position.

OR

• Two (2) years at an accredited college or university with at least 15 credit hours in a social services related field.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all of the following skills/experience:

• Prior experience working in a child welfare related field.
• Experience using DFCS social services system SHINES.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license for work-related travel.

For more detailed information about the Georgia Department of Human Services, visit https://dhs.georgia.gov/

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: [e-mail].

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference checks, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.

DHS accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE). DHS will verify degrees, diplomas, licensure, etc., with educational institutions.

As a DHS employee, you may be required to assist in emergency responsibilities as a term and condition of employment.

Note: Due to the volume of applications, we cannot provide application status updates by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered, but not all will be interviewed. Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps. Non-selected applicants will not be notified. This position may close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool is identified.