Social Worker, NL 1

Georgia Department of Public Health; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Make a Professional Impact – Build a职业

Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Flexible

Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team

Achieve Career Longevity

Hands-on Working Culture

Pride in Where you Work

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Public Health in Columbus, GA seeks a Social Worker, Non-licensed 1, to join the team protecting lives and supporting patients and families across programs.

You will provide psychosocial support to individuals with chronic or acute illnesses, develop care plans, educate patients and families, and refer to additional social services. This is not a remote position and requires collaboration with a diverse public health staff.

Qualifications

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience in social service delivery.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, sociology, education, nursing, vocational rehabilitation, or a related field and two (2) years of full-time (or equivalent part‑time) work experience in social services delivery (case management, outreach, prevention/education, client assessment, or the development and/or implementation of treatment, rehabilitation, or service plans).

Responsibilities

• Assess, screen, and counsel clients in a variety of program areas performing social services activities to enhance, meet or restore their functioning capacity.
• Develop or participate in case management/care plans.
• Provide patient education and counseling, advise caregivers, and make necessary referrals for other social services.
• This position will work with patients in an infectious disease clinical setting.

Skills

Social work

Counseling

Case management

Outreach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in social work/psychology/counseling

Job description

Benefits

• 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

Benefits

• 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

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.

Role Summary

As a Social Worker, Non-licensed 1 within the Columbus Health Department at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

Job Responsibilities

This position will be housed in Columbus, GA and will provide persons, families, and/or vulnerable populations with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses and physical or developmental disabilities. *This is not a remote position. You will support the Department by utilizing your expertise to fulfill the following responsibilities:

• Assess, screen, and counsel clients in a variety of program areas performing social services activities to enhance, meet or restore their functioning capacity.


• Develop or participate in case management/care plans.


• Provide patient education and counseling, advise caregivers, and make necessary referrals for other social services.


• This position will work with patients in an infectious disease clinical setting.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience in social service delivery.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, sociology, education, nursing, vocational rehabilitation, or a related field and two (2) years of full-time (or equivalent part‑time) work experience in social services delivery (case management, outreach, prevention/education, client assessment, or the development and/or implementation of treatment, rehabilitation, or service plans).

Additional Information

All West Central Health District 7 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event including but not limited to staffing a shelter, working at a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or working at a Point of Dispensing site (POD). If you are called on to participate, you are required to report to the designated site as a condition of employment, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well‑being.

The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

ADA Statement

DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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 receive an interview. DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

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

Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees

• In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.

Standard Benefits For Part-Time Employees

• Part‑time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.