Social Worker 1 Non- Licensed

Public Defender Council, Georgia•Forest Park, GA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Clayton Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office is hiring a Social Worker, Non-Licensed 1. Under supervision, this role provides persons, families, or vulnerable populations with the psychosocial support needed. Provides patient education and counseling, advises caregivers, and makes necessary referrals for other social services. Applicants must have experience conducting needs assessments and coordinating referrals to services, possesses a valid Georgia driver's license, demonstrate proficiency in the performance of the essential duties and responsibilities to function in the position effectively. The selected candidate will display a high level of commitment toward the duties of the position, as well as demonstrate a high standard of ethical conduct. Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university. An equivalent combination of education and job-specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis. Interested applicants should apply on https://careers.georgia.gov/ and send a cover letter and resume to Zenobia Wade at [email protected] .

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
Two (2) years of experience in social service delivery.
Experience conducting needs assessments.
Experience coordinating referrals to services.
Possess a valid Georgia driver's license.
Proficiency in the performance of the essential duties and responsibilities to function in the position effectively.
High level of commitment toward the duties of the position.
High standard of ethical conduct.

Responsibilities

Provide client assessments, court advocacy, counseling and referrals, case management, and related social work coordination to support clients.
Interviewing and assessing the needs of clients.
Developing and recommending service/placement plans.
Counseling.
Coordinating referrals and resources.
Developing community partnerships to support services to clients.
Research and review the client's status and living situation to make assessments of needs.
Build and maintain professional relationships.
Make sound and well-informed decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with diverse populations and groups, including superior written and spoken communication while effectively managing their time to ensure adequate service is provided to all clients.
Performs other related duties as required.