Child Welfare Services Technician 1

Georgia Department of Revenue•Sylvania, AL

About The Position

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS), is hiring a Child Welfare Services Technician 1 in Sylvania, Screven County, Georgia. Under direct supervision, this position provides a broad range of paraprofessional social services to clients and their families, provides information to clients, conducts intakes, and assists staff in delivering social services. The position has a designated special entry salary that is non-negotiable. The role may involve contact with clients, families, reporters, other social service agencies, and health care providers. In an identified emergency, the employee may be required to assist with the department’s emergency responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of job-related experience in a social services-related position.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in a child welfare-related field.

Responsibilities

Complete intakes based on interviews with clients, family members, or reporters.
Maintain contact with social service agencies, health care providers, and others involved with clients to provide information and obtain updates on client progress.
Conduct screenings and/or searches for case history, relatives, and related information.
Assist clients in locating and using community resources, including legal, medical, and financial assistance.
Organize records, upload data and documents into records, pull reports, and compile data.
Provide information to clients and assist staff in delivering social services.