Social Services Program Consultant 3 (Forensic Specialist) - 00018338 na Georgia Department of Human Services, GA
Georgia Department of Human Services, GA · Atlanta, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite
- Professional
- Escritório em Atlanta
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. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Aging Services - Forensic Special Initiatives Unit (DAS-FSIU), is seeking candidates for the position of Social Services Program Consultant 3 (Forensic Specialist). This position will be assigned to the office closest to the candidate's residence.
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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, as well as providing ANE training and technical assistance to internal/external partners.
Role and Responsibilities:
The Forensic Specialist will be responsible for:
- Continuing established as well as new FSIU training products.
- Identifying gaps in services and proposing process improvements.
- Developing and implementing projects and policies related to DAS forensic practices with an emphasis on all forms of abuse, neglect & exploitation (ANE).
- Providing technical assistance to criminal justice, ID/DD/MH, protective, regulatory, and victim services and other primary and secondary responders regarding potential and/or ongoing investigations.
- Establishing and maintaining collaborations with key allies in local, state and federal agencies/organizations to address at-risk adult (ANE).
- This position will assist with outreach and training for mandated reporters, law enforcement and other stakeholders regarding ANE.
- This position will also coordinate with DHS enterprise on larger scale activities related to outreach and marketing.
Core Competencies:
- Provides services and information to and honors all of the State’s commitments to internal and external customers by providing helpful, courteous, accessible, responsive, and knowledgeable service.
- Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals and works as a team player within and across departments to achieve shared goals.
- Treats others with dignity and respect, maintains a friendly demeanor and values the contributions of others.
- Delivers consistently required business results and meets achievable yet aggressive goals.
- Complies with quality standards and meets deadlines.
- Maintains focus on agency and State goals.
- Displays honesty, accountability, and a strong commitment to his or her public duty and presents oneself as a credible representative of the agency and State to maintain the public trust.
- Demonstrates ability to make sound judgments and develops effective, viable solutions to drive the effectiveness of the Department and State.
- Has excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Is strongly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
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;
- Two (2) years of experience at the lower level Social Services Program Consultant 2 (SSP041) or position equivalent.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all the following education/skills/experience:
- Prior experience investigating abuse, neglect & exploitation (ANE) of older adults & adults with disabilities.
- Prior experience working as part of a team and working with multidisciplinary teams to address ANE.
- Public speaking, project management and analytics.
- POST and/or DHS/DAS/FSIU ACT certifications preferred but not required.
- POST Instructor Training certification preferred but not required.
- Prior investigative work with financial investigations as a Certified Fraud Examiner preferred but not required.
- Nursing/medical experience preferred but not required.
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.
