Child Welfare Services Technician 1 (CRRU)

Family and Children Services, Division of; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Telework opportunities

Retirement plan

401(k) plan

457 plan

13 paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Family and Children Services, Division of in Georgia is seeking a Child Welfare Services Technician 1 to work under direct supervision providing a broad range of paraprofessional social services.

Responsibilities include assisting clients in locating community resources, completing intakes, coordinating with agencies, and preparing records. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and telework opportunities depending on the position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• One year of job-related experience in a social services position

Responsibilities

• Assists clients in locating and utilizing community resources including legal, medical, financial assistance, and other referral services.
• Completes intake interviews with clients and families.
• Maintains contact with social service agencies and healthcare providers involved with clients.
• Organizes delivery of specific social services within the community.
• Prepares intake reports and history records.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Child Welfare Services Technician 1 (CRRU) Agency: Family and Children Services, Division of

Shift: Day (United States of America) Compensation Details: $35,360.00

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.

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.

Under direct supervision, provides a broad range of paraprofessional social services to clients and their families. Provides information to clients, conducts intakes or assists staff in the delivery of social services. This position has designated special entry salary and is non-negotiable.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Assists clients in locating and utilizing community resources including legal, medical, financial assistance, and other referral services.
• Completes patient/client/consumer intakes based on interviews with patient/clients/consumers, their families, significant others and appropriate community agencies.
• Maintains contact with other social service agencies and healthcare providers involved with clients to provide information and obtain feedback on client’s overall progress.
• Organizes the delivery of specific social services within the community.
• Prepares intake reports and history records.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma/GED AND One (1) year of job-related experience in a social services related position.

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.

Additional Information

For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services 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 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.

DHS is an Equal 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

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various 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.