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Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of - DBHDD

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West Central Georgia Regional Hospital is seeking a Job Coach for the New Hope Forensic Unit - Columbus, Ga. campus.

+ 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.

+ Establishes and maintains relationships with other agencies and organizations in the community in order to meet community needs and prevent duplication of services.

+ Evaluates the provision and quality of recommended services to assure compliance with program requirements and policies.

+ Guides and oversees the distribution of resources.

+ Identifies and/or manages grants, contracts, and other facets associated with the programs.

+ Implements, coordinates, monitor and evaluate social services programs.

+ Organizes community stakeholders and resources to identify proactive and effective solutions.

+ Participates in the determination of organizational policies regarding such issues as participant eligibility, program requirements and program benefits.

+ Provides policy and/or management guidance to representatives of the programs

+ Refers client or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job place mentor education.

+ Perform clinical assessments of the behavioral health needs of consumers presenting for services. Provides case management services related to identified treatment needs. Provides training to direct care staff in implementing behavioral modification techniques and treatment plans.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. For more information, visit https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/benefits

Employment Requirements

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

+ Drug Screening

+ TB Evaluation

+ Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of job-related experience; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Social Svcs Prgm Coord 1 (SSP030) or position equivalent. Note: Some positions require eligibility for licensure.

Additional Information

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+ Requisition ID: SOC0FK4

+ Number of Openings: 1

+ Shift: Day Job

+ Posting End Date: Dec 1, 2025