Social Services Tech ; Parent Educator- Columbus

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Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

As a Social Services Tech 1 within the Columbus Health Department at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

This position will be housed in Columbus, GA and is Not a Remote position. The Family Support Specialist (Parent Educator) provides a broad range of social services to pregnant and post-partum clients and their babies 0-18 months. This position will travel to provide structured home visitation services to expectant parents and parents of newborns 0-18 months, facilitate group connections, conduct developmental assessments, and maintain accurate & updated files for assigned cases.

You will support the Department by utilizing your expertise to fulfill the following responsibilities:

• Engage in recruitment activities, as applicable.
• Complete an initial and annual, family-centered assessment with each family.
• Develop, monitor, and review goals with each family.
• Provide group sessions and one-on-one home visits focused on health and development, which include planning, delivering, and documenting the visit.
• Travel to provide one-on-one home visits.
• Administer appropriate screenings to expectant and postpartum mothers, children, and their families.
• Provide group connections to give families an opportunity to build social connections with each other, engage in parent-child interaction activities, and increase their knowledge of ways to support children’s development.
• Connect families to resources and help parents and children transition to other services, as needed.
• Maintain and submit all required family and program documentation in a timely manner.
• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED and One (1) year of experience in a social services-related position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in a social service-related field from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in a social services-related field. Must have a valid driver’s license.

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