Social Svcs Prgm Consultant 3

Georgia Department of Revenue•Macon, GA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Coordinator plans and implements individual reentry plans, provides case management, and engages people under supervision, their families and significant others, human service agencies, and volunteer and faith-based organizations. The role supports community program goals and initiatives, builds stakeholder knowledge and support, and serves as a liaison between the local community, support staff, and affiliated agencies to coordinate program logistics and promote client success. The position is based in Macon, Georgia, and covers Bibb, Crawford, and Peach Counties. It is designated as hybrid, with 50% of work in the office and 50% in the community building resource capacity and/or working virtually. It is full-time at 40 hours per week and requires travel within the assigned circuit.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and four years of professional job-related experience, including one year in a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role; or two years of experience at the lower-level Social Services Program Consultant 2 (SSP041) or equivalent position.
Ability to travel within the assigned circuit.
Organization, communication, and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience in program monitoring and compliance.
Two or more years partnering with community and civic groups and leaders, agency leaders, public officials, and the public to gain support for program initiatives.
Two or more years of experience in strategic planning, implementation, community organizing, or related work.
Two or more years of experience working in a human service delivery area.

Responsibilities

Manage an assigned caseload through intensive case management and facilitate linkages and communication with resource and service providers.
Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders.
Expand community service capacity in areas such as housing, employment, substance abuse, mental health, and transportation.
Address each individual’s risks and needs and build on identified strengths.
Coordinate and communicate DCS reentry goals and initiatives; facilitate open communication and coordination to capture community input and clarify implementation expectations.
Coordinate meetings, focus groups, and local events to establish and maintain two-way communication throughout the community.
Educate chiefs and CSOs about available reentry services, gather feedback about their needs and ways to improve reentry processes, and attend staff meetings at respective offices to share information about upcoming reentry events.