Social Worker 1 Non- Licensed

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Georgia Public Defender Council

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The Clayton Judicial Circuit Public Defenders Office is hiring a Social Worker Non-Licensed 1. Under supervision this role provides persons families or vulnerable populations with the psychosocial support needed. Provides patient education and counseling advises caregivers and makes necessary referrals for other social services. Applicants must have experience conducting needs assessments and coordinating referrals to services possesses a valid Georgia drivers license demonstrate proficiency in the performance of the essential duties and responsibilities to function in the position effectively. The selected candidate will display a high level of commitment toward the duties of the position as well as demonstrate a high standard of ethical conduct.

Candidates must possess a bachelors degree in a related field from an accredited college or university. An equivalent combination of education and job-specific experience that provided the knowledge experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis.

Interested applicants should apply on send a cover letter and resume to Zenobia Wade at .

Description of Duties:The Social Worker Non-Licensed 1 will provide client assessments court advocacy counseling and referrals case management and related social work coordination to support clients. Duties involve interviewing and assessing the needs of clients developing and recommending service/placement plans counseling coordinating referrals and resources and developing community partnerships to support services to clients.

Research and review the clients status and living situation to make assessments of needs build and maintain professional relationships make sound and well-informed decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action even in uncertain situations to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.

The Social Worker Non-Licensed 1 will also demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with diverse populations and groups including superior written and spoken communication while effectively managing their time to ensure adequate service is provided to all clients. Performs other related duties as required.

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The 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.