Part-Time Social Service Worker — Psychosocial Counseling & Referrals

State-of-Georgi; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of Georgia, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, seeks a part-time Social Service Worker in Columbus. Under supervision, you’ll provide psychosocial support to individuals and families coping with chronic or acute illness and developmental disabilities, educate patients, advise caregivers, and arrange referrals for social services.

This is a temporary hourly role (less than 9 months or under 30 hours/week) with potential benefits for longer positions;

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, provides psychosocial support to persons, families or vulnerable populations to cope with chronic, acute or terminal illnesses and disabilities.
• Provides patient education and counseling, advises caregivers, and makes necessary referrals for other social services.

Job description

The State of Georgia, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, seeks a part-time Social Service Worker in Columbus. Under supervision, you’ll provide psychosocial support to individuals and families coping with chronic or acute illness and developmental disabilities, educate patients, advise caregivers, and arrange referrals for social services.

This is a temporary hourly role (less than 9 months or under 30 hours/week) with potential benefits for longer positions;