Hospital Transition Specialist- Region Field Office- Savannah

Position: Hospital Transition Specialist- Region 5 Field Office- Savannah
Job Title:

Hospital Transition Specialist
- Region 5 Field Office
- Savannah

Pay Grade: K

Workplace:
Hybrid, 3-5 days per week in the office

Travel: 25%

Job Summary:

Under broad supervision, conducts research involving data collection and analysis, develops and implements policy, and administers social services programs.

Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

* Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision

* Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas

* Collects and analyzes data related to performance indicators and resources

* Conducts research, develops social programs, assesses, coordinates, and develops awareness of existing services and ensures that duplication is avoided

* Designs and publishes plans for assessing the needs of the programs and the implementation of the plans

* Develops and delivers formal and informal training

* Develops policies and procedures in accordance with laws and regulations related to primary programs

* Develops social programs, social legislation, or proposals based on demographics, social and economic analysis and the evaluation of pilot projects

* Identifies and assesses economic and social developments

* Identifies, plans, and implements the development and utilization of local resources

* May serve as mentor to new supervisors and staff

* Monitors compliance, evaluates effectiveness, and recommends/implements improvements to existing policies

* Monitors the programmatic and financial activities

* Provides direction and support for the ongoing operation of specialized programs

* Provides technical assistance/training to internal and external service providers, developing policy interpretation, contractual services, and/or evaluating quality and management

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Employment Requirements

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

* Drug Screening

* TB Evaluation

* Annual Influenza
* * Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional job-related experience which includes one (1) year in a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Social Svcs Prgm Consultant 2 (SSP
041) or position equivalent.

Additional Information

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* Requisition

* Number of Openings: 1

* Shift: Day Job

* Posting End Date:
Mar 28, 2026