Social Svcs Prgm Consultant 3
Georgia.gov
Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives?
The Department of Community Supervision (DCS) provides team members with the opportunity to do just that! If you have a heart for service and a talent for empowering others, this is your opportunity to be a part of a team that transforms lives and strengthens communities.
DCS is a nationally recognized leader in the field of community supervision. Our innovation and use of technology is what sets us apart from other community supervision agencies. We pride ourselves on being the largest law enforcement agency within the state of Georgia, with the great responsibility of monitoring, coaching, and providing opportunities for successful outcomes for individuals under parole and probation supervision.
DCS offers the most up-to-date and specialized training and provides opportunities for growth within our agency. Our commitment to evidence-based practices is pushed forward by our pursuit of “next practice” innovations that will enable us to continuously improve our contribution to the lives of those we serve.
Come join our team!
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- This position is currently designated as a hybrid (50% in-office and 50% working in the community to build resource capacity and/or virtual work) position. This position is fulltime (40 hours per week), requiring travel within the assigned circuit.
- Manages assigned caseload by providing intensive case management, and facilitating linkages and communication with resource and service providers Builds and maintains relationships with community stakeholders
- Works in community to expand capacity with services such as housing, employment, substance abuse, mental health, transportation, etc.
- Address the risks and needs and build on the identified strengths of each individual.
- Coordinates and communicates DCS reentry goals and initiatives; facilitates the process of open communication and effective coordination to ensure community input is captured, and expectations for implementation are clearly defined.
- Coordinates meetings, focus groups and other local events to ensure effective two-way communication channels are established and maintained at all levels within the community.
- Educates chiefs and CSOs on reentry services available. Obtains feedback from CSOs as to their needs and how to improve reentry processes. Attend staff meetings with respective offices and inform them of upcoming reentry events.
Preferred Qualifications:
Applicant should meet at least three or more of the following: Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Two years or more experience in program monitoring and compliance; Two years or more of partnering with community and civic groups, community and civic leaders, agency leaders, public officials and the public to gain support for program initiatives.; Two years or more with strategic planning, implementation, community organizing, and etc.; and Two years or more experience working in a human service delivery area. Open to internal (DCS employees) and external candidates.