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Forsyth, MT - USA

Yearly Salary drjobs

USD 35360 - 35360

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Description

Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia.The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgias most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote selfsufficiency independence and protect Georgias vulnerable children and adults.


What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule unique training opportunities employee retirement plan 401(k) plan and 457 plan 13 paid holidays vacation & sick leave medical dental vision long/shortterm care life insurance and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.


Start your career in public service. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) is seeking candidates for the position of Child Welfare Services Technician 1.This position is located in ForsythCounty Georgia.


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Job Description

This position has designated special entry salary and is nonnegotiable.

Pay Grade: D

Under direct supervision provides a broad range of paraprofessional social services to patients/clients/consumers and their families. Conducts patient/client/consumer intakes participates in treatment team planning and performs crisis intervention.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Assists clients in locating and utilizing community resources including legal medical financial assistance and other referral services.
  • Completes client intakes based on interviews with clients and their families significant other and appropriate community agencies.
  • Counsels clients living in group homes and halfway houses; assists in prerelease and release planning.
  • Implements life skills workshops and program in behavior management youth services community and social services.
  • Maintains contact with other social service agencies and health care providers involved with clients toprovide information and obtain feedback on clients overall progress.
  • Maintains program statistics.
  • Monitors clients progress towards treatment goals.
  • Organizes the delivery of specific social services in the community.
  • Prepares intake reports and case history records.
  • Provides crisis intervention and emergency shelter services.
  • Ensures database information is maintained on case intake and dispositions.
  • Provides shortterm case management and referral services to clients with emergency situations.
  • Routinely enter data into automated system in order to add or update member records.
  • Ability to provide transportation and evidence of a valid drivers license for required travel throughout the state.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED ANDOne 1 year of jobrelated experience in a social service related position.

Additional Information

For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services
Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) email the request by the closing date of this announcement to:

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to preemployment drug screening education verification reference motor vehicle records and criminal background checks.

DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree diploma licensure etc.

As an employee of DHS 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.

Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification.

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


Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type

Full-Time

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