Economic Support Counselor 1

Description

Pay Grade: G

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We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.

As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.

• 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 the people of Georgia.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
• Take Part in a Hands‑on Working Culture – Work in a 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 yourself.

The Ryan White Clinic in Gainesville, GA provides outpatient medical and supportive services to uninsured and underinsured adults diagnosed with HIV/Aids in North Georgia. Under supervision, interviews and investigates applicants and recipients to determine eligibility for use of social programs and agency resources. Records and evaluates personal and financial data obtained from individuals. Initiates procedures to grant, modify, deny, or terminate eligibility for various aid programs.

• Determines initial or continuing eligibility for social services programs.
• Explains eligibility requirements, form completion, community resources for assistance, housing opportunities, and selection methods
• Facilitates client access to community resources, including housing, food, clothing, school programs, and vocational opportunities or services
• Initiates procedures to grant, modify, deny, or terminate eligibility and grants for various programs.
• Interviews, assesses, and investigates applicants for public assistance to gather information pertinent to their application.
• Located and develops resources for families and/or applicants.
• Prepares and assists applicants in completion of routine intake forms.
• Prepares regular and special reports, keep records of assigned cases, and submits individual recommendations.
• Processes applications and/or reviews applications using appropriate criteria and policies consistently and according to established guidelines.

High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of related experience.

• Experience working with individuals needing access to services, support programs, and/or governmental benefits in a public health environment.
• Demonstratable experience performing complex tasks that require meeting time frames.
• Demonstratable experience with tasks that require high level of organization.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typicaly in the form of two 15‑minute breaks or one 30‑minute break.

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 US Department of Education (DOE) as…