• Job Description

  Req#: 4340200

  Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) delivers a wide range of human services designed to promote self-sufficiency, safety and well-being for all Georgians.

  What we offer . Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.

  Start your career in public service .

  Job Description (General Summary): The Family Team Meeting Facilitator reports to the Family Team Meeting Supervisor at the Fulton Access and Resource Center and conducts Family Team Meetings to support CPS, Foster Care, and the ILP (Independent Living Unit) unit transitional meetings.

  
  

  Role and Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with Child Protective Services and Foster Care units to help incorporate fathers in the case management process as it relates to safety and permanency for children.
  • Provide case management services to fathers in the community such as: becoming self-sufficient, educate on the legitimization process, and provide services that will help make them more active in their children’s lives.
  • Speak to the community and local agencies on the importance of fathers being active in children’s lives.
  • Coordinate with the program director and supervisor on training Child Protective Service and Foster Care units on the important of having father involved in our active cases.
  • Network with other community agencies on how we can better service fathers in the community.
  • Facilitate Family Team Meetings in CPS and Foster Care Cases.
  • Serve as a Community Liaison for the Dekalb ARC and participate in community events throughout the year.

  
  
  

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Must have reliable transportation, proof of auto insurance, a valid state-issued driver's license, and an acceptable driving history record

  
  
  

  Preferred Skills/Qualifications

  • This applicant will have a social services or human services degree.
  • It is preferred that this applicant have some case management experience in child welfare in foster care and/or cps.
  • It is preferred that this applicant have experience working with fathers and experience with working with community partners.
  • This applicant will have good writing and communication skills.
  • It is preferred that this applicant have some knowledge of current services in the community.

  
  

  Employment Information
  Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
  
  The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
  
  
  Criminal Background Checks/Applicant Privacy Rights
  All applicants may be subject to a drug screen, a motor vehicle report check and may be required to submit fingerprints to check for the existence of criminal history information through the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Applicants have the right to challenge the contents of any criminal history record obtained for the purpose of employment with DHS. For an explanation of these rights, please read, "Applicant Privacy Rights" at: http://gbi.georgia.gov/sites/gbi.georgia.gov/files/related_files/document/ApplicantPrivacyRights.pdf (Download PDF reader)
  
  NON-CRIMINAL JUSTICE APPLICANT'S PRIVACY RIGHTS
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  NON-CRIMINAL JUSTICE APPLICANT'S PRIVACY RIGHTS As an applicant that is the subject of a Georgia only or a Georgia and Federal Bureau of Investigation
  
  
  As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
  
  DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
  It is the policy of DHS 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. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
  
  This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

• About the company

  The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is a state-wide investigative law enforcement agency within the US state of Georgia.

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