Social services specialist Jobs in Athens, GA

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Aspire Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Services Job Description

A. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Position Title : Social Service Coordinator HCP123

Position Number :

Date : 07 / 26 / 2022

Employee :

Work Unit : AACSB Pataula Treatment Court

Immediate Supervisor's Title : Western Co. Coordinator

List positions supervised through immediate contact : SSP 1 and SST

B. QUALIFICATIONS :

Ability to perform a needs assessment of program services. Ability to assess the needs of your client population to identify needs. Knowledge of agency and federal policies, procedures, and guidelines. Knowledge of diagnostic impressions or criteria. Knowledge of how client advocacy systems operate. Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques. Ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse populations. Knowledge of individual and group therapy techniques. Knowledge of various therapeutic models and intervention as directly related to area of assignment. Knowledge of various types of medication and their effects. Knowledge of behavioral standards. Clinical skills(Advanced). Ability to develop and implement treatment plan or behavioral plan to assist with resolving crisis or delivery services. Ability to establish and prioritize goals and objectives of assigned program. Ability to provide guidance and direction in the development of policies and procedures. Ability to oversee compliance with all applications and regulations of assigned program. Knowledge od DSM-IV criteria and diagnosis. Knowledge of treatment approaches relevant to your specific field. Ability to complete and interpret psychosocial assessments. Knowledge of treatment / care plans and measurable goals. Ability to work with all parties involved to assist with successful treatment planning. Ability to make appropriate referrals. Knowledge of family dynamics. Knowledge of family support groups. Ability to facilitate family support groups. Knowledge of confidentiality policies. Ability to identify potential obstacles through interview and written documentation and assist consumers in overcoming obstacles. Ability to convey key concepts of behavior change to staff through effective teaching methods. Ability to identify training needs and ensure necessary job-related instruction is provided. Knowledge of behavior modification techniques. Ability to maintain case files in accordance with policies and procedures. Knowledge of psychological test and evaluations. Ability to demonstrate culturally sensitive interviewing techniques. Ability to identify needs and risks. Ability to coordinate services of various inter / intra community resources across disciplines. Ability to serve as a liaison. Knowledge of program related regulatory agencies. Knowledge of the audit process. Ability to delegate work assignments. Ability to evaluate staff members. Knowledge of performance management process. Ability to complete employee evaluations. Entry qualifications include a Master's Degree with license and three years of postgraduate related experience, with at least one year being in a supervisory role OR Master's Degree and three years experience at the lower level or position equivalent (HCP122).

Note : Some positions may require licensure or certification.

Physical) No lifting of more than 20 pounds.

ALBANY AREA CSB Job Description Page 2

Position Title : Social Service Coordinator HCP123

Position Number :

C. EQUIPMENT THAT REQUIRES SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE :

Include emergency equipment, treatment equipment and high risk equipment)

D. BL00DBORNE PATHOGEN CATEGORY (check one)

Employee routinely performs tasks that involve exposure to blood or other potentially infectious

material as part of their assigned duties (Category I).

Employee performs assigned tasks which does not involve exposure to blood or other

potentially infectious matter, BUT employment may require performing unplanned category I tasks

Category II).

X Employee performs assigned tasks which involve no exposure to blood or other potentially

infectious material AND performance of category I tasks are not a condition of employment

Category Ill).

E. MANDATORY TRAINING CATEGORY (Check One)

Administrative

X_Direct Care

Medical

F. PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT

The Albany Area Community Service Board goal is to continually improve the delivery of service

by improvement of consumer outcomes and satisfaction. All employees have a role in performance

improvement and are expected to interact collaboratively with co-workers, and other contacts to

provide consistent, high-quality, consumer focused services.

G. ASSIGNED DUTIES

Provides persons, families, or vulnerable populations with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses, physical or developmental disabilities. Provides patient education and counseling, advises caregivers, and makes necessary referrals for other social services.

Duties Include :

Acts as client advocate in order to coordinate required services or to resolve crisis. May administer and coordinate services and activities of a specialized program. Counsels clients in individual and groups sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life. Monitors, evaluates, and records client progress according to measurable goals described in a treatment care plan. Refers client or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and provides access to services such as financial