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