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Child Welfare Services Technician 1

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 Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults.

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 Dublin, Laurens County, Georgia.

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.

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Job Description: 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.

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

Role and 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 patient/clients/consumers, their families, significant others and appropriate community agencies.
• Maintains contact with other social service agencies and healthcare providers involved with clients to provide information and obtain feedback on client's overall progress.
• Organizes the delivery of specific social services within the community.
• Prepares intake reports and history records.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED AND One (1) year of job-related experience in a social services related position.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all of the following skills/experience:

• Prior experience working in a child welfare related field.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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.