Social Svcs Prgm Consultant 3 (Supervisor Mentor) 00017177 bei Georgia Department of Human Services, GA
Georgia Department of Human Services, GA · Atlanta, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
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About the Department
Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults.
What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.
Start your career in public service. DFCS is seeking candidates for the position of Social Svcs Prgm Consultant 3 (Supervisor Mentor) provide a formal program of mentoring to all new supervisors as well as established supervisors who may benefit from such support. The goal of mentoring is to develop the supervisor’s capacity to effectively deliver the educative, administrative and supportive components associated with quality supervision. Supervisor Mentors provide individual and group mentoring, develop and deliver trainings, and participate in special projects targeting frontline supervision.
This Supervisor Mentor position will serve counties in the South District (Regions 1 - 5). Regional Map | Georgia Department of Human Services Division of Family & Children Services
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Position Duties
Pay Grade: K
Under broad supervision, conducts research involving data collection and analysis, develops and implements policy, and administers social services programs.
Job Responsibilities:
- Complete Pre and Post Assessments of the Supervisor’s skill set based on feedback from county leaders and the mentees’ subordinates.
- Meet with mentees and their teams to assess and provide instruction and support in the MENTOR Development Areas.
- Meet with supervisors in-person and accompany supervisors to meetings, court hearings, and other activities since many of these responsibilities will require supervisor attention and are a part of the supervisory skills being developed.
- Review work performance and provide immediate feedback in a supportive fashion to the mentees and retain reports of each session and the outcomes.
- Address any supervisor capacity concerns directly with their Mentees as coaching and teachable moments.
- Evaluate and provide reports of supervisor’s capacity to county and regional leadership.
- Develop and deliver trainings, including Supervisor Simulation training, to frontline staff.
- Participate in special projects targeting frontline supervision.
Core Competencies:
- Encourage, inspire and support CW professionals to meet outcomes.
- Build rapport and establish partnerships with county leadership and other stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications
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 (SSP041) or position equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all the following skills/experience:
- Three (3) plus years of experience as a Child Welfare (CW) Social Services Supervisor in any Program Area.
- Two (2) plus years of experience as a CW Social Services Administrator, Field Program Specialist or Other Consulting Position.
Other Qualifications
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Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.
DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email the request by the closing date of this announcement to: [email protected]
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.
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.
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.
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 official for next steps in the selection process. Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
