Client Services Liaison (C41)

Atlanta Regional; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Atlanta region is seeking a dedicated Client Services Liaison to support older adults and individuals with disabilities. This role focuses on connecting clients with vital community resources and ensuring they receive the necessary support. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and community engagement, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for those in need. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the skills to advocate for clients, this opportunity offers a fulfilling career path in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field required.
• One year of counseling or client advocacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation to determine program eligibility and assess client needs.
• Conduct research to determine resources and make referrals.

Skills

Client Advocacy

Counseling

Active Listening

Research Skills

Database Technology

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Client Management System

Job description

Salary : $60,205.00 - $101,443.00 Annually

Location : Atlanta, GA 30303

Job Type : Regular Full-Time

Remote Employment : Remote Only

Office : Office of the Chief Operating Officer / Aging & Independence Services

Department : Aging & Independence Services

Opening Date : 04 / 30 / 2025

Closing Date : 5 / 30 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Job Description :

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the region's success, including growth and development, transportation, water resources, services for older adults and workforce solutions. ARC is dedicated to unifying the region's collective resources to prepare the metropolitan area for a prosperous future. This is done through professional planning initiatives, the provision of objective information, and the involvement of the community in collaborative partnerships.

The Client Services Liaison is responsible for performing tasks that fall under the umbrella of the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) to citizens seeking community support and services in the Atlanta region. This position will include information and referral counseling as well as intake and screening for the Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program and the Home and Community-Based Services Program. This individual will be responsible for providing telephone and / or face-to-face consultation to older adults, caregivers, individuals with disabilities of all ages, and the general public who are seeking information about options and resources in the Atlanta region, both public and private, as well as home and community-based services. Additionally, this position will generate customized client reports; serve as liaison with other organizations and businesses in the aging services community; and perform other duties as determined by supervisor.

This role is fully remote after the introductory period. There are occasionally times that this position would come into the office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provides telephone or face-to-face consultation to determine program eligibility; assesses the needs of clients using a person-centered approach to determine resource options; and performs intake and screening to determine program eligibility;
• Conducts individualized research to determine resources to meet client needs; makes referrals and links clients and / or caregivers with resources;
• Documents client interactions in client management system including assessment, identified needs, referrals and outcome;
• Collaborates and engages with community partners to facilitate ease of access to service;
• Conducts follow-up with clients to ensure resources are received, are appropriate, and individual outcomes are achieved;
• Performs other duties assigned to support agency goals and objectives

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, gerontology or related field;
• One year of related counseling or client advocacy or information / referral experience in area of assignment (such as mental health, aging or disability services).
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION :

• Master's degree in social work, Gerontology or related field.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT :

• Selected candidate will be subject to a criminal background check.

LICENSING REQUIREMENT :

• Meets state requirements to become a certified AIRS Specialist within one year of employment and maintain certification annually (by position assignment).

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies :

• Knowledge of social service resources for population served including networks and community resources;
• Knowledge of aging network;
• Knowledge of long-term care services network;
• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid eligibility;
• Knowledge of Elderly and Disabled Waiver and other Medicaid waiver programs;
• Ability to understand and practice active listening techniques;
• Ability to establish rapport with clients to elicit needs and match with appropriate resources;
• Ability to provide attention to detail in assignments;
• Ability to exercise confidentiality and maintain records and files;
• Ability to perform basic original research, compile and assemble data;
• Skill in organizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and prioritizing competing demands;
• Skill in overseeing and organizing and maintaining records and files;
• Possess exceptional time management, interpersonal and communication skills;
• Possess strong collaboration and partnership development skills with internal and external partners;
• Proficient in database technology and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint).

Additional Information

About ARC :

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the region's success, including growth and development, transportation, water resources, services for older adults and workforce solutions. ARC is dedicated to unifying the region's collective resources to prepare the metropolitan area for a prosperous future. This is done through professional planning initiatives, the provision of objective information and the involvement of the community in collaborative partnerships.

ARC Strategic Framework

Vision - ONE great REGION

Mission Statement

The Atlanta Regional Commission fosters thriving communities for all within the Atlanta region through collaborative, data-informed planning and investments.

Our Goals

• Healthy, safe, livable communities in the Atlanta metro area.
• Strategic investments in people, infrastructure, mobility, and preserving natural resources.
• Regional services delivered with operational excellence and efficiency .
• Diverse stakeholders engage and take a regional approach to solve local issues.
• A competitive economy that is inclusive, innovative, and resilient.

Our Core Values

Excellence | A commitment to doing our best and going above and beyond in every facet of our work allowing for innovative practices and actions to be created while ensuring our agency's and our colleague's success.

Equity | We represent a belief that there are some things which people should have, that there are basic needs that should be fulfilled, that burdens and rewards should not be spread too divergently across the community, and that policy should be directed with impartiality, fairness and justice towards these ends.

Integrity | In our conduct, communication, and collaboration with each other and the region's residents, we will act with consistency, honesty, transparency, fairness and accountability within and across each of our responsibilities and functions.

Application Process :

The Atlanta Regional Commission is looking for individuals who enjoy working in a public service environment where the mission is to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the Atlanta region. ARC serves as a forum where leaders come together to discuss and act on issues of regionwide consequence, so it is important that our staff share the public entrepreneurial spirit that defines ARC.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ARC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, sex, religion or disability.

For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please contact ARC at 404-463-3100 or Human Resources via email at [emailprotected] .

ARC offers our full-time regular employees a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and more! For additional information, please visit :

Do you have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in public administration, health or human services, social work, gerontology, sociology, psychology, or related field ?

Do you have a Master's degree in social work, human services, counseling or psychology?

How many years of related counseling or client advocacy or information / referral experience in area of assignment (such as mental health, aging or disability services).

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years less than 3 years
• 3 years less than 4 years
• 4 years less than 5 years
• 5 or more years

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