Perinatal Health Partners Program Social Worker, Non-licensed 1, 2, or 3
Georgia Department of Public Health · Albany, GA · 3 days ago
OTHR$38k/yrFull-time
About the role
Participates in the home visiting and remote services to eligible pregnant and postpartum women within the 14-County District.
Responsibilities
- Under supervision, makes assessments and provides psychosocial support and education to women and families
- Makes resource referrals as necessary
- Documents in the medical record/electronic medical record
- Provides case management-type services, coordinates with providers of services, and works collaboratively with community agencies and providers
- May participate in health fairs, serve on committees, make presentations, and respond to Public Health Emergencies
- Provides outstanding customer service and maintains HIPAA Privacy and Security standards
- Responds to Public Health Emergencies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND eligibility to be licensed
- OR Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of experience in social service delivery
- Ability to lift up to 45 lbs. and the ability to bend and reach up
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous employment with any state's Department of Public Health or a County Board of Health
- Experience conducting home visits and patient home assessments
- Experience with Case Management and Community Outreach
- Bilingual (Spanish and English)
Pay
G-$37,822.05, H-$41,604.26 or I-$45,764.68 (Based On Qualifications/experience)
Schedule
Full-Time. Position may require working some evenings and weekends during special events such as health fairs and responding to disasters.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- Educational Support Leave
- 3 wks. accrual of Annual Leave & 3 wks. accrual of Sick Leave
- A defined benefit retirement plan, plus (employer-matched) 401(k) plan
- Health and Flexible Benefits (Dental, Vision, Legal, Long Term Care, Dependent Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Spending Accounts)