GENERAL NATURE OF WORK: Under general supervision, assesses, screens and counsels clients in a variety of program areas performing social services activities to enhance, meet or restore their functioning capacity. Develops or participates in, case management/care plans. Provides case management/case coordination services to consumers. May supervise Para-professional level staff. 70% Productivity is required.
QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, sociology, education, nursing, vocational rehabilitation, or a related field OR Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, education, nursing, vocational rehabilitation, or a related field and two (2) years of full-time (or equivalent part-time) work experience in social services delivery (case management, outreach, prevention/education, etc.).
OTHER DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS APPLICABLE TO THIS POSITION: Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, sociology, education, nursing, vocational rehabilitation, or a related field AND two (2) years of full-time (or equivalent part-time) work experience in social services delivery (case management, outreach, prevention/education, client assessment, or the development /implementation of treatment, rehabilitation, or service plans).
(X) A pre-employment physical required for appointment to position.
(X) A fingerprint criminal records investigation required for appointment to position.
(X) Pre-employment drug testing and random alcohol/drug testing required for appointment to position.
(X) Males between 18 and 26 years of age required to present proof of having registered with the Selective Services System as required by federal law or of being exempt from such registration.
(X) An official transcript required from the college that granted your hours and/or degree. The transcript (Primary Source) will need to be furnished to the Human Resources Department.
ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Complete application in exact accordance with instructions on how to complete the work history. Describe background in full and make certain application is signed and dated by applicant. Applications must include a telephone number where the applicant can be reached during the daytime. Incomplete applications, applications with insufficient detail, or applications that are otherwise unacceptable may be returned and can result in applicants not being considered for the position.
An applicant who has a disability which requires special accommodation should contact Personnel at (229) 430-4433
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: (Mark type of recruitment. More than one type may be selected.)
(X) This announcement is open to all qualified applicants.
(X) This announcement is open to all current Aspire BH & DD Services employees who meet minimum qualifications for the position. They include one year of continuous employment in current position, no disciplinary actions, investigations or incidents.
ASPIRE BH & DD SERVICES does not refuse services or employment to anyone based on race, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, or religious or political opinions or affiliations.
THIS POSITION IS COVERED UNDER THE GEORGIA MERIT SYSTEM OF PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION AND MUST BE FILLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE STATE PERSONNEL BOARD