Client Services Specialist

Company: State of Georgia
Location: Macon
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Alternate Public Defender Clusters (Middle Georgia) - Client Services Specialist (Grant-Funded)

The Alternate Public Defender Cluster Middle Georgia Office is looking to hire a Client Services Specialist. This position serves the Macon office. The client services specialist will assist attorneys in finding services to support clients lives outside of the criminal justice system. Under the supervision of social workers, the specialists will be part of a team seeking to empower clients to avoid the circumstances which led to their incarceration. Additionally, specialists will engage with clients, their families, and their communities to help clients remain out of confinement and become productive members of society. Applicants must show willingness to work as a team, excellent oral and written communications skills, and an eagerness to engage with community service providers and others to assist clients.

Duration: Funding is provided for two years after the hire date

Grant Funded: This position is funded through the State of Georgia; funding is apportioned for at least two years of employment after a candidate's hire date.

Interested applicant should applied on Team Georgia Careers and send cover letter and resume to GPDC-Jobs@gapubdef.org. Make sure to include "APDC Middle Georgia: Client Services Specialist" in the subject line of your email.

Description of Duties: The Client Services Specialist will provide case management assistance to system-involved individuals in the alleviation of recidivism. Work involves interviewing and assessing clients' needs, developing and recommending services/treatment plans, counseling, coordinating referrals and resources, and developing community partnerships to support services to clients. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, locating alternatives to incarceration for attorneys to present to the prosecution and courts for consideration in a client's case. May serve as a lead worker. Performs other related duties as required.

JOB DESCRIPTION: CLIENT SERVICES SPECIALIST

Master's degree in any behavioral science from an accredited college or university OR Bachelor of Social Work degree from an accredited college or university OR Bachelor's degree in any behavioral science AND One (1) year case management OR One (1) year of experience at lower level Social Svcs Spec 1 (SSP070) or position equivalent.

Additional Information

* Agency Logo: Requisition ID: SOC09XN
* Number of Openings: 1
* Shift: Day Job

Keywords: State of Georgia, Macon , Client Services Specialist, Other , Macon, Georgia