Georgia Department of Human Services
Child Welfare Services Technician 1 (Regional Adoptions Unit)
Georgia Department of Human Services, Tate, Georgia, United States, 30177
Salary:
$35,360.00 Annually Location :
GWINNETT COUNTY, GA Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
2026-82760 Division/Office:
County DFCS - Region 13 Unit:
GWINNETT COUNTY DFCS Opening Date:
10/28/2025 Closing Date:
11/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia.
The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults. What we offer.
Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position. Start your career in public service . The
Child Welfare Services Technician 1 in the Regional Adoptions Unit
is under direct supervision, provides a broad range of paraprofessional social services to patients/clients/consumers and their families. This position conducts patient/client/consumer intakes, participates in treatment team planning, and performs crisis intervention and services
Gwinnett County . JOIN OUR TEAM!!!
Job Description This position has a designated special entry salary that is non-negotiable. Pay Grade: D
Under direct supervision, provides a broad range of paraprofessional social services to clients and their families. Provides information to clients, conducts intakes or assists staff in the delivery of social services.
Job Responsibilities: Assists clients in locating and utilizing community resources including legal, medical, financial assistance, and other referral services Completes patient/client/consumer intakes based on interviews with patients/clients/consumers, their families, significant others and appropriate community agencies Counsels clients living in group homes and halfway houses; assists in pre-release and release planning Implements life skills workshops and programs in behavior management, youth services, community and social services Maintains contact with other social service agencies and health care providers involved with clients to provide information and obtain feedback on client's overall progress Maintains program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research Monitors patient's/client's/consumer's progress toward treatment goals Organizes the delivery of specific social services within the community Prepares intake reports and case history records Provides crisis intervention and emergency shelter services Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma/GED
and
one (1) year of experience in a social services-related position.
Additional Information For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services
https://dhs.georgia.gov/ Employment Information Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.
DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email the request by the closing date of this announcement to:
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.
DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
As an employee of DHS, 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.
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 official for next steps in the selection process. Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. In addition to a competitive salary, DHS offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account. Visit for more information. Insurance
Health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, healthcare and childcare spending accounts, and life insurance plans are available.
Health Benefits : 1-800-610-1863
Flexible Benefits : 1-877-342-7339
Retirement
State employees participate in the Employee's Retirement System. Contributions are based on a percentage of salary and service date entry
Employee Retirement System: 1-800-805-4609
Deferred Compensation
Tax shelter plans are available that enable employees to provide for greater retirement security. Fund programs are available in both 457(k) and 401(k) plans.
Peach State Reserves : 1-877-342-7339
Credit Union
Employees are eligible to become members of the and 01
Are you aware this position is in Gwinnett County, Georgia?
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02
What is your highest level of education completed?
College Degree High School Diploma or GED None of the Above
03
How proficient are you in the use of Microsoft Office Suite?
None Beginner Intermediate Advanced Expert
04
How many years of customer service and case management experience do you have working with internal and external customers in a social service related field?
None Less than 1 Year to 1 Year 1 or more Years
05
Do you have ALL of the following: Possession of a valid driver's license and consistent access to a vehicle for required work-related activities?
Yes No
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How many years of experience do you have regarding oral, written and interpersonal communication within an office setting?
None Less than 1 Year to 2 Years 3 or more Years
Required Question
$35,360.00 Annually Location :
GWINNETT COUNTY, GA Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
2026-82760 Division/Office:
County DFCS - Region 13 Unit:
GWINNETT COUNTY DFCS Opening Date:
10/28/2025 Closing Date:
11/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia.
The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults. What we offer.
Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position. Start your career in public service . The
Child Welfare Services Technician 1 in the Regional Adoptions Unit
is under direct supervision, provides a broad range of paraprofessional social services to patients/clients/consumers and their families. This position conducts patient/client/consumer intakes, participates in treatment team planning, and performs crisis intervention and services
Gwinnett County . JOIN OUR TEAM!!!
Job Description This position has a designated special entry salary that is non-negotiable. Pay Grade: D
Under direct supervision, provides a broad range of paraprofessional social services to clients and their families. Provides information to clients, conducts intakes or assists staff in the delivery of social services.
Job Responsibilities: Assists clients in locating and utilizing community resources including legal, medical, financial assistance, and other referral services Completes patient/client/consumer intakes based on interviews with patients/clients/consumers, their families, significant others and appropriate community agencies Counsels clients living in group homes and halfway houses; assists in pre-release and release planning Implements life skills workshops and programs in behavior management, youth services, community and social services Maintains contact with other social service agencies and health care providers involved with clients to provide information and obtain feedback on client's overall progress Maintains program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research Monitors patient's/client's/consumer's progress toward treatment goals Organizes the delivery of specific social services within the community Prepares intake reports and case history records Provides crisis intervention and emergency shelter services Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma/GED
and
one (1) year of experience in a social services-related position.
Additional Information For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services
https://dhs.georgia.gov/ Employment Information Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.
DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email the request by the closing date of this announcement to:
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.
DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
As an employee of DHS, 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.
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 official for next steps in the selection process. Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. In addition to a competitive salary, DHS offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account. Visit for more information. Insurance
Health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, healthcare and childcare spending accounts, and life insurance plans are available.
Health Benefits : 1-800-610-1863
Flexible Benefits : 1-877-342-7339
Retirement
State employees participate in the Employee's Retirement System. Contributions are based on a percentage of salary and service date entry
Employee Retirement System: 1-800-805-4609
Deferred Compensation
Tax shelter plans are available that enable employees to provide for greater retirement security. Fund programs are available in both 457(k) and 401(k) plans.
Peach State Reserves : 1-877-342-7339
Credit Union
Employees are eligible to become members of the and 01
Are you aware this position is in Gwinnett County, Georgia?
Yes No
02
What is your highest level of education completed?
College Degree High School Diploma or GED None of the Above
03
How proficient are you in the use of Microsoft Office Suite?
None Beginner Intermediate Advanced Expert
04
How many years of customer service and case management experience do you have working with internal and external customers in a social service related field?
None Less than 1 Year to 1 Year 1 or more Years
05
Do you have ALL of the following: Possession of a valid driver's license and consistent access to a vehicle for required work-related activities?
Yes No
06
How many years of experience do you have regarding oral, written and interpersonal communication within an office setting?
None Less than 1 Year to 2 Years 3 or more Years
Required Question