Social Service Technician 2

Aspire Behavioral Health & DD Services; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Behavioral Health & DD Services in Albany, GA is seeking a paraprofessional to provide a broad range of social services, conduct intakes, participate in treatment planning, and assist with crisis intervention.

Requires a high school diploma or GED with two years in social services, or a Bachelor's in a related field; pre-employment checks and references will be required; duties include outreach to families and collaboration with the team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with two years' experience in a social services related position or
• Bachelor's degree in a social services related field or
• one year at the lower level.

Responsibilities

• Provide a broad range of paraprofessional social services to patients/clients and their families.
• Conduct patient/client/intake assessments and participate in treatment team planning.
• Perform crisis intervention when needed.
• Assist in dealing with personal and social problems and provide supportive counseling as needed.
• Serve as a liaison for social services and may perform case management duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in social services

Job description

Location: Albany,GA

Wage: Up to: 28571.29 Annual

Department: Transition Apartments- Albany, Ga

Position Type: Full Time

Announcement Begin Date: 8/12/2026

Pay Grade: B

Location Name: Forensics Program

GENERAL NATURE OF WORK: Provides a broad range of paraprofessional social services to patients/clients/individuals served and their families. Conducts patient/client/individual intakes, participates in treatment team planning, and performs crisis intervention. Assist in dealing with personal and social problems. May provide supportive counseling to consumers and families and/or serve as a liaison for social services. May perform case management duties.

QUALIFICATIONS: Entry qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and two years' experience in a social services related position OR a Bachelor's degree in a social services related field OR one year at the lower level.

OTHER DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS APPLICABLE TO THIS POSITION: Experience helping participants in the areas of sports, crafts and other hands on projects. Males familiar with African American cultures. (X) A pre-employment physical required for appointment to position.

(X) A fingerprint criminal records investigation required for appointment to position.

(X) Pre-employment drug testing and random alcohol/drug testing required for appointment to position.

(X) Males between 18 and 26 years of age required to present proof of having registered with the Selective Services System as required by federal law or of being exempt from such registration.

(X) A transcript (Primary Source) from the college that granted your hours and/or degree will need to be furnished to the Human Resources Department with application materials for verification. An official transcript will be required within 30 days if appointment is made to the position.

Aspire BH & DD Services does not refuse services or employment to anyone based on race, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, or religious or political opinions or affiliations.