Child Welfare Services Technician 1 - 00021656, 00149872

Georgia Department of Human Services; Georgia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Human Services seeks a Social Services Technician 1 in Gwinnett County to provide essential social services to clients. Responsibilities include client intake, crisis intervention, and community resource assistance. A flexible work schedule and generous benefits are offered.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Training opportunities

401(k) and 457 plans

13 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a social services-related position.
• Two years at an accredited college with social services credits.

Responsibilities

• Assists clients in locating community resources.
• Completes client intakes based on interviews.
• Provides crisis intervention and emergency shelter services.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Self-Motivation

Crisis Intervention

Education

High school diploma or GED

15 credit hours in social services

Tools

SHINES

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.

What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, training opportunities, employee retirement plans, 401(k) and 457 plans, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discounts. Telework options are available depending on the position.

If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please email your request by the closing date of this announcement to: @HRHelpline

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.

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Pay Grade: D

This position has a 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 clients' overall progress.
6. Maintains program statistics.
7. Monitors clients' 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 Competencies:

1. Strong knowledge and experience of Division of Family and Children Services programs and processes.
2. DFCS social services system knowledge (SHINES).
3. Highly organized and self-motivated.
4. Ability to provide transportation and evidence of a valid driver’s license for required travel throughout the state.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 a valid driver's license for work-related travel.

For more detailed information about the Georgia Department of Human Services, visit 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 your 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 considers educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE). Verification of degrees, diplomas, licensure, etc., will be conducted.
• As an employee of DHS, you may be required to assist in emergency responsibilities as a term and condition of employment.
• Due to application volume, we cannot provide application status updates by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered; however, not all may 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.