Social Svcs Prgm Consultant 3

Georgia Department of Revenue • Savannah, GA

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Coordinator works for the Department of Community Supervision’s Reentry Services Division in the Eastern Circuit, Savannah, Georgia. The role participates in planning, implementing, and case-managing individual reentry plans, engaging people on supervision and their families, human service agencies, and volunteer and faith-based organizations. The coordinator supports program goals and initiatives in local communities, builds stakeholder knowledge and support, and serves as a liaison among the community, support staff, and affiliated agencies to coordinate program logistics and support client success.

The position is designated hybrid, with 50% of work in the office and 50% in the community to build resource capacity and/or working virtually. It is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week role requiring travel within the assigned circuit. The starting salary is $44,998.72. The agency describes its work as monitoring, coaching, and creating opportunities for people under parole and probation supervision, and its Reentry Services Division develops community resources such as housing, employment, healthcare coverage, and other supportive services.

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.
• Organization skills.
• Communication skills.
• 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 with 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, capture community input, and clarify implementation expectations.
• Coordinate meetings, focus groups, and local events to establish and maintain effective two-way communication throughout the community.
• Educate chiefs and Community Supervision Officers (CSOs) about available reentry services and obtain feedback on their needs and ways to improve reentry processes.
• Attend staff meetings with respective offices and inform staff about upcoming reentry events.
• Travel within the assigned circuit.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule.
• 13 paid holidays per year.
• Semi-monthly annual and sick leave accrual.
• Compensatory time accrual.
• Work/life balance.
• Employee wellness program, including up to three hours per week for physical fitness activities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement match program of up to 9%.
• Training and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level