Economic Support Counselor 2

Georgia Department of Public Health; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking a Public Eligibility Specialist to determine initial and ongoing eligibility for social services programs in the North Georgia Health District. You will explain requirements, assist with forms, and connect applicants to housing, food, and other community resources.

Preferred candidates are bilingual in English/Spanish and have experience navigating public health services and client needs while maintaining accurate records and timely case

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3 years of related experience, or 1 year at SSP050 or equivalent.
• Experience working with clients needing access to services and/or governmental benefits in a public health environment.
• Bi-lingual in English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Determines initial or continuing eligibility for social services programs.
• Explains eligibility requirements, form completion, community resources for assistance, housing opportunities and selection methods.
• Facilitates client access to community resources, including housing, food, clothing, school programs, vocational opportunities or services.
• Initiates procedures to grant, modify, deny or terminate eligibility and grants for various programs.
• Interviews, assesses and investigates applicants for public assistance to gather information pertinent to their application.
• Locates and develops resources for families and/or applicants.
• Prepares and assists applicants in completion of routine intake forms.
• Prepares regular and special reports, keeps records of assigned cases and submits individual recommendations.
• Processes applications and/or reviews using appropriate criteria and policies consistently and according to established guidelines.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

Who we are.

What we offer.

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

Location: The Living Bridge Center-Gainesville, GA

Job Responsibilities

• Determines initial or continuing eligibility for social services programs
• Explains eligibility requirements, form completion, community resources for assistance, housing opportunities and selection methods
• Facilitates client access to community resources, including housing, food, clothing, school programs, vocational opportunities or services
• Initiates procedures to grant, modify, deny or terminate eligibility and grants for various programs
• Interviews, assesses and investigates applicants for public assistance to gather information pertinent to their application
• Locates and develops resources for families and/or applicants
• Prepares and assists applicants in completion of routine intake forms
• Prepares regular and special reports, keeps records of assigned cases and submits individual recommendations
• Processes applications and/or reviews using appropriate criteria and policies consistently and according to established guidelines

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED and three (3) years of related experience; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Economic Support Cons 1 (SSP050) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with clients needing access to services, support programs and/or governmental benefits in a public health environment
• Demonstrable experience performing complex tasks that require meeting time frames
• Demonstrable experience completing tasks that require high levels of organizational skills
• Bi-lingual in English/Spanish

Additional Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

CBH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered.

All positions require criminal history record check. Required education credentials, license, certification and/or registration must be submitted prior to employment in the position. Some positions require pre-employment drug testing in which the applicant who is offered the position will be required to successfully complete.

As an employee of CBH, 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.

This announcement is open to all persons meeting minimum qualifications. If special accommodations are needed, contact the District Personnel Office at 706/529-5757.

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 agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This posting is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

For more information regarding employment within the North Georgia Health District, please log on to our website at www.nghd.org.

CBH is an Equal Opportunity Employer