Social Services Program Coordinator - Macon RYDC - Macon, GA (NSF)

Friendsofkerhonkson; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice in Macon, GA seeks a Social Services Program Coordinator to plan, manage, and evaluate youth-focused services. You will oversee intake, counseling, and collaboration with stakeholders to develop effective service plans within a secure youth facility.

Responsibilities include leading multidisciplinary teams, preparing reports, and ensuring confidentiality of case records while promoting best practices in case management and rehabilitation of youth in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of job-related experience.
• Or two (2) years experience at the lower level Social Svcs Prgm Coord 2 (SSP031) or position equivalent.
• Note: Some positions require eligibility for licensure.
• Master’s Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university (preferred).
• Graduate coursework in treatment and assessment methods, group counseling, rehabilitation, adolescent development, and risks/needs/responsivity focuses on the needs of specific adolescent populations.
• One (1) year of experience in mental health/substance abuse treatment settings/juvenile justice/residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Plans, manages, and evaluates social services programs.
• Administers intake services to youth.
• Provides counseling to individuals, groups, or families to effect positive change.
• Leads or participates on multidisciplinary teams to develop and monitor service plans.
• Prepares and submits required reports and documentation.
• Attends continuing education to stay current in case management.
• Maintains confidentiality of case records as required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master’s Degree in related field

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!We are the force that drives Georgia!Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!Job Title:Social Services Program Coordinator - Macon RYDC - Macon, GA (NSF)Agency:Department of Juvenile JusticeJob Requisition ID:JR0000005530Shift:Any (United States of America)Compensation Details:$53,017.00 - 58,320.00 (ANNUAL SALARY)Job Description:Please Note: This position is scheduled to close at 12:00 a.m. on the closing date listed above. Applications must be submitted before that time to be considered.Job Summary:Under supervision, plans, manages, and evaluates social services programs. Administers and coordinates the services and program activities in dependency, mental illness, youth development, or physical or developmental disability programs.Primary Duties & Responsibilities:Performs and/or directs intake services to youth.Provides counseling to individuals, groups, or families, to effect positive change in the youth’s behavior and/or social situations.Provide collaborative meetings with other agency stake holders for discharge recommendations.Leads or participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team to identify youths’ strengths, resources, symptoms, and behavioral challenges to develop and monitor an effective implementation of the service plan.Prepares and submit required reports and other documentation.Attend continuing education course geared towards trends and professional development in the field of Case Management Services.Maintain confidentiality of Case Record and release information as required by policy.Responsibility 1:Support of the delivery of programs & case management services in assigned facilities.Works with program staff to ensure that services are in keeping with best practices and departmental policy.Under limited direction, provides structured cognitive behavioral groups and/or life-skills group counseling sessions, documents all programmatic activities, and performs a variety of administrative duties designed to facilitate juvenile rehabilitation and ensure a safe and secure environment at a youth detention facility.Some duties will include Facilitate or Co-facilitate Groups, participate in facility wide PBIS activities (if available), work hours to include Afternoon/evening/Holiday/Weekends and conduct parent/youth support (if needed).Conduct youth assessments for housing plans, risk levels (risks/needs/responsivity) and treatment needs.Responsible for completing code mandated youth progress reviews for local and state courtsPreparation reviews for youth early release and for alternative placements.Manage and/or assist with facility quality assurance processesResponsibility 2:Performs and/or directs intake services to youth.Collects and assesses in-depth information about a client's situation and functioning in order to assess his/her abilities, needs, and eligibility for services.Performs or directs admission and orientation of youth in accordance with policyThoroughly review collateral information and other background information to determine appropriate services as a program participant in program services.Responsibility 3:Provides counseling to individuals, groups, or families, to effect positive change in the youth’s behavior and/or social situations.Communicates clearly and accurately to the youth the goals and objectives of the program.Conducts individual counseling sessions with youth on a regular basis.Conducts group sessions in accordance with the program guidelines.Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate usage of behavioral, cognitive restructuring and relapse preventionProperly identifies high-risk situations and implements appropriate housing and/or safety plan.Documents each group session, to include concepts taught and an assessment of participants' progress, in accordance with established time frames and guidelines.Conducts rounds daily on the living unit to ensure youth needs are identified and addressed.Provides evening and weekend coverage to provide for the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of youth.Responsibility 4:Maintain confidentiality of Case Record and release of information as required by policy.Observes rules of confidentiality as stated by departmental guidelines in the dissemination and interpretation of tests resultsProvides information to educate the public, other agencies, vendors, and potential customers about case management services.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of job-related experience.Or two (2) years experience at the lower level Social Svcs Prgm Coord 2 (SSP031) or position equivalent. Note: Some positions require eligibility for licensure.Preferred Qualifications:Master’s Degree in a related field from an accredited college or universityGraduate coursework in treatment and assessment methods, group counseling, rehabilitation, adolescent development, and risks/needs/responsivity focuses on the needs of specific adolescent populations.One (1) year of experience in mental health/substance abuse treatment settings/juvenile justice/residential setting.Professional and/or general counseling experience in a mental health/substance abuse treatment/juvenile justice/residential setting.Knowledge and experience of risk reduction principles and assessments with the juvenile or adult population.Benefits:In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefitsTHIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENTTHIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLEPLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of job-related experience; or two (2) years experience at the lower level Social Svcs Prgm Coord 2 (SSP031) or position equivalent.-Note: Some positions require eligibility for licensure.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerThe 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.