Social Services Tech ; Parent Educator- Sumter

Position:
Social Services Tech 1 – Sumter County Health Department (grant‑funded position until March 2029).

Location:

Sumter County Health Department, Georgia. The position is not remote.

• Engage in recruitment activities as applicable.
• Complete initial and annual family‑centered assessments.
• Develop, monitor, and review goals with each family.
• Provide group sessions and one‑to‑one home visits focused on health and development, planning, delivering, and documenting each visit.
• Travel to conduct home visits.
• Administer appropriate screenings to expectant and postpartum mothers, children, and families.
• Provide group connections to build social connections, engage in parent‑child interaction activities, and increase knowledge of child development support.
• Connect families to resources and help transition to other services as needed.
• Maintain and submit all required family and program documentation promptly.
• Participate in at least 2 hours of reflective supervision monthly.
• Participate in at least 2 hours of staff meetings monthly.
• Obtain competency‑based professional development.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of experience in a social‑services related position.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a social‑services related field from an accredited institution.
• One year of experience in a social‑services related field.
• Valid driver's license.

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible schedule.
• Training opportunities.
• Health insurance, dental, vision, long‑term care, and life insurance.
• Employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS).
• Deferred compensation.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• Paid parental leave.

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary. DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). The selected candidate may be subject to pre‑employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation, email DPH-HR.gov.

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e‑mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not receive an interview. Applicants not selected will not receive notification. This position may close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool is identified.