Social Services Technician 2 - Case Manager
Job Summary:
Exciting new opportunity to start and to join an innovative, community-based behavioral health and intellectual/developmental disabilities services organization located in South Georgia. Georgia Pines Community Service Board is a public, not-for-profit organization with an annual budget of $25M and a diverse workforce of 300 direct-care and support staff. We provide services to 6 rural counties with several locations. We strive to provide the highest quality, evidence-based services in the least restrictive settings.
Georgia Pines GAP/APEX team is currently seeking a real leader, someone who has the passion, commitment, talent, and ability to work collaboratively with their peers to continue to advance the mission and vision of the organization.
Additionally, the selected applicant will have the pleasure of providing a broad range of paraprofessional social services to students in the GAP Program and their families. Conducts Intakes, participates in treatment team planning (updating treatment plans as needed and working toward goals). Will work with teachers, family members, & guidance counselors to provide the best quality services possible to students on caseload. Assists in dealing with personal & social problems. May need to provide supportive counseling to family through home visits and family sessions. May perform case management duties such as helping with job applications and connecting individuals to community resources.
Georgia Pines believes this is a great opportunity for anyone who truly wants to make a difference in people's lives. This position is an integral part of the agency's GAP/APEX team and reports directly to GAP/APEX's selected team lead with the appropriate latitude for utilizing seasoned judgment to accomplish his/her responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED and two years' experience in a social service-related position Or Bachelor's degree in a social service-related field Or One year at the lower level or position equivalent.
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability insurance
- Short Term
- Long Term
- Critical Care
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Legal Insurance
- Flexible working schedules
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Employee, Spouse, and Child
- ADD (Accidental, Death, and Dismemberment)
- Paid time off
- 13 State Holidays and
- Up to 12 Annual Leave days per year and
- Up to 12 Sick Leave days per year and
- Education Leave
- Parental Leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free supervision training for licensed eligible positions
- CEU reimbursement
Type of Recruitment:
This announcement is open to all qualified persons. Full time unclassified (at-will employment) position with benefits.
Georgia Pines participates in the NHSC student loan repayment program for qualifying positions.
Applications must include a telephone number where the applicant can be reached during the daytime. Failure to provide sufficient detail of work history may result in an applicant not being considered for an interview. An applicant who has a disability which may require special accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should inform the Human Resources Dept. if contacted for an interview.
Internal Applicant Eligibility: To apply, you must be in your current position for a minimum of 6 months with no disciplinary action. If this position is within your current department, you must have been employed in your current position for a minimum of 1 year without disciplinary action. Requests for exceptions must be submitted to the Executive Director.
All Relevant Information Is Subject To Verification:
- A pre-employment physical may be required for appointment to position.
- A pre-employment PPD Tuberculin Skin Test will be required at the applicant's expense.
- An FBI fingerprint-based criminal records investigation is required for appointment to position.
- Pre-employment drug testing is required for appointment to position.
- Males between l8 and 26 years of age will be required to present proof of having registered with the Selective Services System as required by federal law or of being exempt from such registration.
- An official transcript may be required from the college that granted your hours and/or degree. The transcript (Primary Source) will need to be furnished to the Human Resource Department.