Position will provide home health visits in Richmond, Emanuel, Jenkins,
and Jefferson County
Travel is reimbursed at the State of Georgia mileage rate.
Acts as client advocate in order to coordinate required services or to resolve
crisis.
Provide home visiting services to identify, assess, and provide care
coordination services to eligible perinatal women and infants.
Counsel clients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome
dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life.
Identify environmental impediments to client of patient progress through
interviews and review of patient records.
Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals
described in treatment and care plan.
Organizes support groups or counsel family members to assist them in
understanding, dealing with, and supporting the client.
Performs clinical assessments of the behavioral health needs of consumers
presenting for services.
Provides case management services related to identified treatment needs.
Provides training to direct care staff in implementing behavior modification
techniques and treatment plans.
Refers client or family to community resources to assist in recovery from
mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial
assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education.
Receives additional training, as required, to gain full proficiency and
experience in all areas.
Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university
AND eligibility to be licensed
OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of experience in social service delivery.
Must have the ability to work independently, be self-motivated and have exceptional time-management, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Maintain knowledge of and seek out new community resources.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with perinatal patients or women health
patients.
Bilingual, computer skills, and outreach service experience
Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.