Social Services Program Consultant ; Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Program Specialist
Listed on 2026-08-25
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Social Work
Human Services/ Social Work, Family Advocacy & Support Services, Public Health, Government Administration
Social Services Program Consultant 3 (Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Program Specialist)
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Job Title:
Social Services Program Consultant 3 (Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Program Specialist)
Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!
We are the force that drives Georgia!
Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!
Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!
Job Title:
Social Services Program Consultant 3 (Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Program Specialist)
Agency:
Department of Human Services
Job Requisition :
JR
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Compensation Details:
$44,998.81- $59,143.37
Job Description:
Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia.The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults.
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. The DHS’ Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) /Child Welfare is seeking candidates to fill the position of Social Services Program Consultant 3 (Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Program Specialist), reporting to the Administrative Review Team Manager. This position is located at 47 Trinity Avenue in downtown Atlanta, Fulton County.
What we offer.Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan: 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position(s).
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Job Description (General Summary): Under broad supervision the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention (CANP) Program Specialist assists in the monitoring and management of Prevention and Community Support (PCS) programs and contracts. Works in cooperation with the PCS Director and CANP Unit Manager to provide contract procurement, development and management; technical assistance, contract compliance, and program monitoring to assigned CANP program contractors.
Provides training and technical assistance to vendors funded by PCS.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Monitors the programmatic and financial activities of PCS contractors to ensure contract compliance and quality programming based on state and federal guidelines.
Works with the Office of Procurement and Contracts and PCS in developing solicitations and contracts and monitoring vendor contracts for the Section.
Assists in the development, release, and application review of the Request for Proposal or Statement of Need funding opportunity for direct service providers.
Assists the PCS staff in coordinating the logistics for meetings, conferences, webinars, trainings, workshops, or other program activities.
Serves as the PCS representative on collaborative teams or work groups, as assigned by the CANP Unit Manager.
Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending appropriate conferences, webinars, meetings or reading appropriate literature and applies pertinent new knowledge to the PCS.
Other professional duties as assigned by the CANP Unit Manager
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all the following skills/experience:
Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited college or university.
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