Social Worker, NonLicensed 2

Georgia Department of Public Health•Dublin, GA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, this position will serve as a case manager for the Laurens County HOPWA Program. The case manager will take referrals for housing services from the Laurens County Board of Health Specialty Clinic and other approved agencies, schedule intakes, determine eligibility based on information gathered, provide ongoing case management, and complete required documentation. The case manager will organize and maintain client files in accordance with Georgia Department of Community Affairs regulations. The case manager will provide referrals to community resources and assist clients with accessing these resources, as necessary, and provide nutritional and transportation assistance, if needed. The case manager will work closely with the HOPWA Program Coordinator and collaborate with Laurens County Board of Health Specialty Clinic staff and other community partners. This position will be required to participate in training and inter-disciplinary meetings. This position requires travel throughout our 10-county area to complete housing inspections, quarterly face-to-face visits, and annual assessments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
Three (3) years of experience in social service delivery.
OR one (1) year of experience as the lower-level Social Worker, NonLicensed 1 (HCP120) or position equivalent.

Responsibilities

Serve as a case manager for the Laurens County HOPWA Program.
Take referrals for housing services from the Laurens County Board of Health Specialty Clinic and other approved agencies.
Schedule intakes and determine eligibility based on gathered information.
Provide ongoing case management and complete required documentation.
Organize and maintain client files in accordance with Georgia Department of Community Affairs regulations.
Provide referrals to community resources and assist clients with accessing them.
Provide nutritional and transportation assistance, if needed.
Work closely with the HOPWA Program Coordinator.
Collaborate with Laurens County Board of Health Specialty Clinic staff and other community partners.
Participate in training and inter-disciplinary meetings.
Travel throughout the 10-county area to complete housing inspections, quarterly face-to-face visits, and annual assessments.