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Job Title:
Social Services Program Consultant 3 (Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Program Specialist)Agency:
Department of Human Services
Job Requisition ID:
JR0000003070Shift:
Day (United States of America)Compensation Details:
$44,998.81- $59,143.37Job 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 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 DHS’ Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) /Child Welfare is seeking candidates to fill the position of Social Services Program Consultant 3 (Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Program Specialist), reporting to the Administrative Review Team Manager. This position is located at 47 Trinity Avenue in downtown Atlanta, Fulton County.
What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes 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(s).
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Job Description (General Summary): Under broad supervision the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention (CANP) Program Specialist assists in the monitoring and management of Prevention and Community Support (PCS) programs and contracts. Works in cooperation with the PCS Director and CANP Unit Manager to provide contract procurement, development and management; technical assistance, contract compliance, and program monitoring to assigned CANP program contractors. Provides training and technical assistance to vendors funded by PCS.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Monitors the programmatic and financial activities of PCS contractors to ensure contract compliance and quality programming based on state and federal guidelines.
Works with the Office of Procurement and Contracts and PCS in developing solicitations and contracts and monitoring vendor contracts for the Section.
Assists in the development, release, and application review of the Request for Proposal or Statement of Need funding opportunity for direct service providers.
Assists the PCS staff in coordinating the logistics for meetings, conferences, webinars, trainings, workshops, or other program activities.
Serves as the PCS representative on collaborative teams or work groups, as assigned by the CANP Unit Manager.
Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending appropriate conferences, webinars, meetings or reading appropriate literature and applies pertinent new knowledge to the PCS.
Other professional duties as assigned by the CANP Unit Manager
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all the following skills/experience:
Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited college or university.
Experience in training or technical assistance.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking.
Willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours, when needed.
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:
Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional job-related experience which includes one (1) year in a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Social Svcs Prgm Consultant 2 (SSP041) or position equivalent.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.