Child Welfare Services Technician 1

Family and Children Services, Division of • Valdosta, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under direct supervision, provides a broad range of paraprofessional social services to clients and their families. Conducts intakes, participates in planning, makes collateral contacts, screens clients for case history. Assists clients with social or personal problems. May provide support services and/or serve as a liaison for social services. May perform case-management activities. This position has designated special entry salary and is non-negotiable.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in a child welfare related field.

Responsibilities

• Completes intakes based on interviews with client, family or reporter.
• Maintains contact with other social service agencies, health care providers, etc. involved with clients to provide information an obtain updates on client’s 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.

Benefits

• flexible work schedule
• unique training opportunities
• employee retirement plan
• 401(k) plan
• 457 plan
• 13 paid holidays
• vacation & sick leave
• medical
• dental
• vision
• long/short-term care
• life insurance
• employee discount programs
• telework opportunities depending upon the position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED