Service Coordinator- NCHD Babies Cant Wait Program (Milledgeville, GA) - North Central Health District : Job Details

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Under general supervision, plans, manages, and evaluates social services programs. Administers and coordinates the services and program activities in dependency, mental illness, youth development, or physical or developmental disability programs.

Facilitates and participates in the development, review, and evaluation of Individualized Family Service Plans for infants and toddlers with developmental delays/medical conditions; assists families in gaining access to early intervention services; coordinates multiple providers of services and collaborates with community agencies and providers; coordinates developmental evaluations and assessments.

This position will be housed at the Baldwin County Health Department in Milledgeville, GA. Cases may be assigned from the 13 counties within the North Central Health District.

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of job-related experience; Two (2) years of experience at the lower level Social Svcs Prgm Coord 1 (SSP030) or equivalent position. Note: Some positions require eligibility for licensure. Below are the Preferred qualifications for a Service Coordinator: 1. The potential candidate may have a bachelor or masters degree in one of the following fields.(Resumemustinclude date degree was awarded): Audiology Education Physical Therapy Child Development Elementary Education Psychology Child Psychology Family/Community Counseling School Psychology Clinical Psychology Human Services Social Work Developmental Psychology Nutrition Sociology Dietetics Nursing Speech-Language Pathology Early Childhood Education Occupational Therapy Special Education - OR - 2. The potential candidate may have a related bachelor's or masters degree(Resume must include the date degree was awarded). Related is defined asat least 20 percent of the credit hours of the transcript must address child development, disabilities, or family systems.A copy of the candidates full transcript(s)mustbe submitted with the resume. - OR - 3. The potential candidate may be a licensed Registered Nurse.A copy of the candidates Georgia nursing licensemustbe forwarded with the resume. ****In order to be considered, applicants must attach a copy of an completed college transcripts.AdditionalQualifications

• Strong writing and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with families, other agencies, and early intervention professionals.
• Knowledge of computer programs and ability to learn the agencys data management system.
• Current GA Drivers License--Transportation to the office and appointments in the community.

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourage 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. 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 agencys primary worksite and be able to report to the office when required. 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: DPH-HR@. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr