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. What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique tr... more details
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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.
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 Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS),Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) is seeking candidates for the position of Social Services Specialist Supervisor.This position is located in Kingsland, Camden County, Georgia.
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Job Description
Pay Grade: J
This position has designated special entry salary that is non-negotiable.
The Social Services Specialist Supervisor supervises, guides and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff; supervises a social services unit that provides investigative and comprehensive case management for child/adult abuse or neglect; directs professional staff in delivery of services; sets unit goals and regulates workloads in accordance with agency’s goals; and ensures that immediate and follow-up actions for at risk clients occur in a timely manner.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Supervises and plans work of assigned staff.
Accesses and records client and community resource information.
Collects evidence, interviews witnesses and prepares necessary reports according to rules and regulations, state and federal laws.
Compiles records and prepares reports; performs follow-up to determine the status of client's case.
Conducts home-visit evaluations for information gathering to be used in assessments.
Coordinates and monitors children in out-of-home placements and in-home interventions.
Coordinates and monitors services, including comprehensive tracking of client's activities.
Develops case plans that effectively utilize community resources to meet the needs of individual custodial client.
Identifies placement resources for children within the foster care system.
Initiates the legal process for guardianship, protective services, placement and/or adoption.
Maintains required documentation and completes reports.
Makes immediate assessments regarding safety of clients and responds according to established protocols and policies.
Performs initial investigations of protective services referrals to determine the appropriateness of protective services intervention.
Reviews, approves/disapproves or renders decisions on casework being performed by staff.
Works in collaboration with legal system to ensure safety ad achieve desired outcomes.
Core Competencies:
Ability to work effectively at multiple levels of the organization and with multiple teams.
Excellent oral, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university AND One (1) year of experience in a lead/supervisory capacity.
OR
Master's degree in any behavioral science from an accredited college or university AND Two (2) years case management experience.*
OR
Bachelor of Social Work degree from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years case management experience.*
OR
Bachelor's degree in any behavioral science AND Three (3) years case management experience.*
OR
One (1) year of experience at lower level Social Svcs Spec 3 (SSP072) or position equivalent*
Note: Behavioral Science degrees include but are not limited to the following: social science, psychology, sociology, child development, family studies, criminal justice, education, public health, public administration, nursing.
*Case Management experience would include one or any combination of the following work responsibilities: assessments; home evaluations; staffing; work with individuals, families, groups organizations and/or communication of the goal of behavioral changes; work with child safety or child welfare; law enforcement experience in areas related to DFCS (e.g. family/domestic violence, investigations or interventions involving children, substance abuse or crimes against persons.
Special Requirements:
Must have reliable transportation, proof of auto insurance, a valid state-issued driver’s license, an acceptable driving history record and the ability to travel statewide.
Additional Information
For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services
https://dhs.georgia.gov/
Employment 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 request by the closing date of this announcement to: @HRHelpline 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. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
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