Social Worker, Non Licensed
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Description
Perinatal Health Partnership Program is a home visiting program for high risk pregnant and postpartum patients and their infants. The goal of perinatal home visiting services are to improve maternal and infant outcomes through clinical assessment and monitoring, education, linkage to needed services and resources, and timely identification and referral for warning signs and symptoms.
This program will provide home visiting services for up to one-year post-partum.This is a full time, full benefit eligible position, located in Lowndes County, Georgia. This position is Grant Funded and will be considered for renewal on a year to year basis.
What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes unique training opportunities, engaging worksite wellness events, wellness breaks, employee retirement plan, 13 paid holidays per year, vacation and sick leave, health insurance, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.
Come join the team that's changing the face of Public Health, improving the health of Georgia one community at a time. Making a difference in the health of our communities is our passion. Entrusted with the ultimate responsibility for the health of Georgia's communities, we are committed to providing innovative and transformational health care solutions. As one of Georgia's premier employers, you will be joining a team of talented people who are committed to serving and are passionate about our communities reaching their health-care goals.
Job Responsibilities
Under supervision, provides persons, families or vulnerable populations with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute or terminal illnesses and physical or developmental disabilities. Provides patient education and counseling, advises caregivers, and makes necessary referrals for other social services.
Additional Job Responsibilities
Responsible for home visits according to program guidelines which include clinical assessments such as assessment of pulse, blood pressure, temperature, respirations, maternal and infant weight, blood glucose monitoring, urine dipstick, fundal height assessment and infant head circumference. (special training for clinical skills will be provided). This position will also be responsible for patient education, counseling and provider and community outreach.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND eligibility to be licensed OR Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of experience in social service delivery.
Bilingual Preferred
Additional Information
Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and 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. 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
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.ga.gov.
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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