Child Welfare Services Technician 1 (Regional Adoptions Unit)

Georgia Department Of Human Services

Job Location:

Gwinnett County, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 self-sufficiency 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/short-term care life insurance and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.

Start your career in public service. The Child Welfare Services Technician 1 in the Regional Adoptions Unit is under direct supervision provides a broad range of paraprofessional social services to patients/clients/consumers and their families. This position conducts patient/client/consumer intakes participates in treatment team planning and performs crisis intervention and services Gwinnett County.

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Job Description

This position has a designated special entry salary that is non-negotiable.

Pay Grade: D

Under direct supervision provides a broad range of paraprofessional social services to clients and their families. Provides information to clients conducts intakes or assists staff in the delivery of social services.

Job Responsibilities:

Assists clients in locating and utilizing community resources including legal medical financial assistance and other referral services
Completes patient/client/consumer intakes based on interviews with patients/clients/consumers their families significant others and appropriate community agencies
Counsels clients living in group homes and halfway houses; assists in pre-release and release planning
Implements life skills workshops and programs in behavior management youth services community and social services
Maintains contact with other social service agencies and health care providers involved with clients to provide information and obtain feedback on clients overall progress
Maintains program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
Monitors patients/clients/consumers progress toward treatment goals
Organizes the delivery of specific social services within the community
Prepares intake reports and case history records
Provides crisis intervention and emergency shelter services

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GEDandone (1) year of experience in a social services-related position.

Additional Information

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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 pre-employment 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 e-mail. 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:

DescriptionStronger 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 ...