Social Svcs Tech

Job Title

Para-Professional Social Services

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Purpose of the Position:
Under general supervision, provides a broad range of para-professional social services activities in the following pregnancy related programs:
Perinatal Case Management (PCM), Babies Born Healthy (BBH), PE Pregnant Woman Medicaid (PEMD). Responsibilities include, but not limited to: screen clients for services, performs general clerical and administrative duties to support programs and office activities. Assist with case management services of prenatal clients. Lead worker in processing PE Pregnancy Medicaid applications. Assists with troubleshooting Medicaid problems, training staff, conducting audits and is subject matter expert on PE Pregnancy Medicaid policy.

Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. This position works to promote and protect the health and safety of the residents of Cobb and Douglas Counties. Essential Functions (INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO):
In the event of an emergency all Cobb & Douglas Public Health staff will be expected to perform duties and responsibilities as assigned. Use excellent customer services skills when interacting with clients on the phone or in person. Make appropriate accommodations for clients as needed using the language line for translation, CDPH language list, and providing paperwork and handouts in client's preferred language while respecting the clients cultural and religious beliefs.

Will adhere to HIPAA policy at all times with regards to the clients' medical and personal histories. Will interview clients and screen them for applicable PCM services. Refer clients to WIC and Cobb Safe Kids car seat program. Will copy and scan clients' identifying documents, i.e. photo , passport, residency card, etc., into VHN and document all patient screenings in the VHN progress notes.

High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of job-related experience in a social services-related position; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Social Svcs Tech 1 (SST
010) or equivalent position.

Preferred Qualifications /

Skills:

Bachelor's degree in social services field Bilingual preferred Experience and understanding of the Medicaid application process Experience in case managing pregnant women Effective oral and written communication skills; maintains discretion and confidentiality, excellent interpersonal skills Mid to advance level MS Office Word, Excel and Outlook. Apply analytical skill and basic math knowledge to determine Medicaid eligibility Work Conditions & Physical Demands:
General office environment requires prolonged sitting, viewing computer monitor and manual data entry up to 7 hours a day. Light lifting approximately up to 10-15 pounds. Some travel is required for trainings, meetings, and conferences. Must have auto insurance for required travel Salary Information: $33,501.61 Annually / Pay Grade E
*** Current state employees' salary will be subject to State Personnel Board rule provisions. You may qualify for a higher salary based on your current pay grade and the pay grade of the position. If you have questions regarding salary, please do not hesitate to contact HR
*** Remote Work:
Employees authorized for remote/hybrid work must reside and perform their job duties exclusively within the state of Georgia. Remote/hybrid work arrangements outside the state are not permitted under current policy. Applications Accepted: THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SATISFACTORY APPLICANT POOL HAS BEEN…