Social Services Program Coordinator Supervisor

Description

We are Accepting Applications for the Following Position:

Founded in the 1920s and headquartered in Decatur, GA, DeKalb Public Health (DKPH) works to protect, promote and improve the health and well‑being of all DeKalb County residents.

Richardson Health Center

Clinical Services

$53,229.03 Annually / Pay Grade K / Job Code SSP
033

• 13 Paid Holidays
• 3 Weeks Annual Leave
• 3 Weeks Sick Leave
• Flexible Schedules within our core working hours of M-F 8:15am-5pm
• Pension Plan
• Employer 401K Match
• Payroll Deductible Flex Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Diverse Workforce
• Opportunities for Growth
• Hybrid teleworking option for eligible positions after probation

$53,299.03 Annually

DeKalb County, GA

Full Time Salaried

District 3-5 County Position

03/03/2026

4/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Under Supervisor from the HIV Program Coordinator, selected candidate will supervise, guide, and/or instruct the work assignments of subordinate staff. Candidate will manage the development and administration of policies and programs of social service and community agencies, correctional institutions, rehabilitative services, and related programs that are designed to protect and promote the social welfare of PLWH individuals and communities. Candidate will also provide mental health services to PLWH clients.

• Analyzes and assesses the effectiveness of existing programs to ensure the identified outcome measures are achieved
• Assures agency compliance with policies, appropriate documentation, and reporting requirements
• Builds and encourages a cooperative team‑oriented environment within unit(s) and with other agencies and providers
• Creates and maintains positive working relationships within the community and within the social service team.
• Facilitates communication within the agency on a specific case level as well as on a procedure/policy level
• Interviews, hires, directs, trains, evaluates the performance of, and when necessary, disciplines and discharges social services employees
• Leads and administers a comprehensive system of public assistance, employability, and social services
• Manages human resources and directs administrative activities for groups of social services employees
• Plans, administers, and maintains the operation of social services programs
• Reviews new and current programs to determine their efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with state, local and federal regulations
• Provide mental health services (including counseling) to PLHW within licensing scope
• Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of job‑related experience, which includes one (1) year in a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Social Svcs Prgm Coord 2 (SSP
031) or position equivalent. This position requires one or more of the following:
License in Professional Counseling (LPC), or a License in Mental Health Counseling (LMHC), and/or a License in Clinical Social Work (LCSW).

Experience working with PLWH clients preferred.

NOTE:

Thank you for your interest in DKPH. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide application status by phone or email. All qualified candidates will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview.

Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. We have the right to close any position at any time for any reason.

Employment with DeKalb Public Health is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre‑employment requirements. Requirements for this position may be subject to:
Pre‑Employment Drug Screening, Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, Previous Employment Reference Check, Specific Immunizations, Motor vehicle check, and/or Education and/or Licensure verification.

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