Social Services Tech 1 - Sumter IDD Center

Position Title: Social Services Tech Worker, FT Minimum Entry Salary *: $14.00 / hour Location: Americus , GA Services Area/Programs: Sumter DD Center Description of Duties : Shift Needs: 7:30am - 3:30pm Work with a group of up to 10 individuals at the Day Center and smaller groups in the community in accordance with their ISP plans, along with other assigned tasks. Assist with needs as outlined in the ISP. Complete assigned transportation routes daily, which may include multiple morning and afternoon routes, as needed. Complete contracts in the community as assigned. Promote a safe learning environment. Document and track progress made throughout the day. Complete training as it is assigned. **Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED and one year experience providing social or direct care services to groups of special needs individuals in a human service setting or associate degree in a related field or one year experience at the lower level or position equivalent (SSS010). Valid Georgia driver's license is also required. **Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field. 1 year experience in a social services setting ***Agency is an eligible worksite for the VA Education Benefit Program (Veterans) Agency is an eligible work site for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. *Middle Flint Health and Wellness services the following 11 counties: Webster, Marion, Sumter, Schley, Taylor, Crisp, Dooly, Macon, Houston, Peach and Crawford. Middle Flint Health and Wellness is a Drug Free Workplace. Current Middle Flint applications should be filled out carefully and completely. Describe background in full and make certain application is signed. Incomplete applications or applications with insufficient information can result in an applicant not being considered for the vacancy. Please KEEP a copy of your application. All applications must be received (not postmarked) by the above specified deadline. Finger- printing and/or Drug Screening may be required, if appointed. Any male applicant between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of having registered with the Selective Service as required by federal and state law, or of being exempt from such registration. ***An Equal Opportunity Employer *Middle Flint Health and Wellness does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. An applicant who has a disability which requires special accommodations should contact this office. * ENTRY SALARY may be adjusted depending upon the selected candidates qualifications and agency budget considerations. **************