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<dt><h4>Description</h4></dt>Click HERE for Video Who we are.&nbsp;We protect lives.The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters. &nbsp;What we offer.As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. &nbsp;No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can: &nbsp; <ul><li>Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play</li><li>Enjoy Workplace Flexibility&nbsp;– Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents</li><li>Work with&nbsp;a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths&nbsp;</li><li>Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career</li><li>Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role</li><li>Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you</li></ul>As a SS Tech 3 within the Columbus Health Department at the Georgia Department of Public Health,you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways. <dt><h4>Job Responsibilities</h4></dt>This position will be housed in Columbus, GA. &nbsp;This is Not a Remote position. You will support the Department by utilizing your expertise to fulfill the following responsibilities: • Engage in recruitment activities, as applicable •Complete an initial and annual, family-centered assessment with each family •Develop, monitor, and review goals with each family •Provide personal virtual/home visits focused on parent-child interaction, development- &nbsp;centered parenting, and family well-being, which includes planning, delivering, and &nbsp; &nbsp;documenting the visit •Use the PAT Foundational curriculum to share research-based information with families •Provide group connections to give families an opportunity to build social connections with &nbsp;each other, engage in parent-child interaction activities, and increase their knowledge of ways &nbsp;to support children’s development •Connect families to resources and help parents and children transition to other services, as &nbsp; &nbsp;needed • Maintain and submit all required family and program documentation in a timely manner •Organize and inventory supplies, materials, etc. •Participate in at least 2 hours of reflective supervision monthly •Participate in at least 2 hours of staff meetings monthly •Obtain competency-based professional development and renew parent educator certification &nbsp;annually •Participate in continuous quality improvement<dt><h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4></dt>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED and Three (3) years of experience in a social services-related position OR One (1) year of experience at the lower-level Social Services Tech 2 (SST011) or position equivalent. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in a social service-related field from an accredited college or university AND One year of experience in a social-services related field.<dt><h4>Additional Information</h4></dt>All West Central Health District 7 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event including but not limited to: staffing a shelter, working at a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or working at a Point of Dispensing site (POD). If you are called on to participate, you are required to report to the designated site as a condition of employment, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours. Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and &nbsp;leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. &nbsp;A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break. Employment Information All approved teleworking employees must reside within the state of Georgia and depending on the responsibilities of the position, must live within reasonable driving distance of the agency’s primary worksite and be able to report to the office when required. &nbsp;&nbsp; Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary. DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc. The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check. As an employee of DPH, 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. If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: <a href="mailto:DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov" target="_blank">DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov</a>. DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer 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 agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

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