Child Welfare Services Technician

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.

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.

The Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) is seeking candidates for the position of Child Welfare Services Technician
1. This position will report to a Child Welfare Services Case Manager Supervisor and is located in Rock Springs, Walker County, Georgia.

Walker County | Georgia Department of Human Services Division of Family & Children Services

This position is not remote.

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Pay Grade: D

Under direct supervision, provides a broad range of paraprofessional social services to clients and their families. Provides information to clients, conducts intakes or assists staff in the delivery of social services.

• Coordinate with community partners and stakeholders to obtain necessary documents for case files

• Perform DNA collections to establish paternity of children involved with the agency

• Assists with coordinating the needs of children in foster care

• Managing and organizing case files

• Provide supervision for children in care as needed

• Participate in agency meetings and trainings

• Assists with special events such as Secret Santa

• Utilizes private vehicle for work-related travel and duties (including transportation of children)

• Embraces ongoing learning and professional development opportunities

• Provides administrative support to social services case managers

• Excellent customer services and communication skills to engage with families and community partners
• Highly organized and self-motivated.
• Self motivated with commitment to teamwork

• High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience in a social services‑related position.

Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all of the following skills/experience.

• Prior experience working in a child welfare related field.
• Excellent Microsoft Word and Excel experience.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license for work-related travel.

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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: hr helpline.gov.

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 credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) and 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.