Economic Counselor

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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.

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 Economic Support Counselor within 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.

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, 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

Locates and develops resources for families and/or applicants

Prepares and assists applicants in completion of routine intake forms

Prepares regular and special reports, keeps records of assigned cases and submits individual recommendations

Processes applications and/or reviews using appropriate criteria and policies consistently and according to established guidelines

High school diploma/GED and three (3) years of related experience; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Economic Support Cons 1 (SSP
050) or position equivalent.

• Experience working with clients needing access to services, support programs and/or governmental benefits in a public health environment
• Demonstrable experience performing complex tasks that require meeting time frames
• Demonstrable experience completing tasks that require high levels of organizational skills
• Bi-lingual in English/Spanish

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

CBH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered.

All positions require criminal history record check. Required education credentials, license, certification and/or registration must be submitted prior to employment in the position. Some positions require pre-employment drug testing in which the applicant who is offered the position…