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Job Title:  

Child Welfare Services Technician 1

Agency:

Family and Children Services, Division of

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000002916

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$35,360.00

Job Description:

Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) delivers a wide range of human services designed to promote self-sufficiency, safety and well-being for all Georgians. 

Start your career in public service. The DHS’ Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) / Child Welfare Services (CWS) is seeking candidates to fill positions as a Social Service Technician 1, reporting to an CWS Tech Supervisor. 

What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Completes intakes based on interviews with clients, family or reporter. 
• Maintains contact with other social service agencies, health care providers, etc. involved with clients providing information an obtain updates on clients’ progress. 
• Conducts screenings and/or searches for case history, relatives, etc.   
• Assists clients in locating and utilizing community resources, such as legal, medical, financial assistance, etc. 
• Organizes records, uploads data & documents into records, pulls reports, compiles data, etc. 

Core Competencies:

• Ability to work effectively at multiple levels of the organization and with multiple teams.
• Excellent oral, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Additional Information:

For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services visit https://dhs.georgia.gov

Employment Information:

• DHS is an equal opportunity employer.
• Current state employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.
• If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email the request by the closing date of this announcement to: hrhelpline@dhs.ga.gov.
• 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).
• DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree(s), 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

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.