Social Counselor #1668 - Bilingual - Chant - Health Services Division

Salary: $46,476.00 - $58,094.00 Annually
Location : Chattanooga, TN
Job Type: FULL TIME
Job Number: 01/29/2024 - 1668 - 1
Department: HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION
Division: CHANT
Opening Date: 01/29/2024
Closing Date: 2/11/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
THIS IS A BILINGUAL POSITION. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, APPLICANTS MUST BE FLUENT IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH.
The Hamilton County Health Department has a responsibility to respond quickly and efficiently when public health emergencies occur. All Hamilton County Health Department employees are responsible for ensuring their contact information is current and they are accessible should a public health emergency arise. The Hamilton County Health Department maintains a call down system to store contact information and mobilize staff in the event of an emergency. During a public health emergency, all staff are required to respond should a call to mobilize be made. During a public health emergency, work hours for any and all Hamilton County Health Department employees are subject to modification to meet the needs of the community.
Under general supervision, provides professional social counseling, support, and clinical case management to various populations within Hamilton County in programs related to prevention, rehabilitation and development of self sufficiency.
Provides care coordination to a caseload of medium to high risk families that have been referred to the CHANT model for services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Social Services, Human Services, Behavioral Sciences, Nursing, or Health Sciences with at least one (1) year of work experience in assignment area field; A valid driver's license is required.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Some positions require additional training or certifications depending on assignment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Home visitation experience preferred. Bilingual language skills in English and Spanish are preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work requires working with high risk, confrontational, mentally and physically ill, and economically disadvantaged populations with exposure to infectious diseases. Work may involve working after regular business hours in high crime areas. Extensive home visiting is required.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.
All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.
All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.
Hamilton County offers medical insurance, life insurance, paid leave, and paid holidays to Full Time and Skimp (25 hours per week) employees. Full time employees also receive Retirement.
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To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Social Services, Human Services, Behavioral Sciences, Nursing, or Health Sciences and have at least one (1) year of work experience in assignment area/ field; A valid driver's license is required.Do you meet all of the minimum qualifications for this position?

• Yes, I meet all of the minimum qualifications for this position.
• I meet some of the minimum qualifications for this position.
• No, I do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

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What is your highest level of education completed?

• I do not have a GED or High School Diploma.
• GED
• High School Diploma
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree

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If you indicated you possess a degree, please tell us the field of study your degree is in.
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How many years of direct work experience do you have in Social Services, Human Services, Behavioral Sciences, Nursing, Health Sciences, or a related field?

• No experience
• Minimal, less than one year.
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• 4-5 years
• 5-6 years
• 6-7 years
• 7-8 years
• 8-9 years
• 9-10 years
• 10 years or more

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Applicants who are able to speak, read, and write in both English and Spanish are required for this position.**A TEST WILL BE REQUIRED**Are you able to speak, read, and write fluently in both English and Spanish?

• Yes
• No

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How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Word?

• No experience - I am unfamiliar with Microsoft Word.
• Basic- I occasionally use Microsoft Word at my current (or at a previous) job.
• Average - I use Microsoft Word at least once a week at my current (or at a previous) job.
• Advanced - I use Microsoft Word daily at my current (or at a previous) job.

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How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Outlook?

• No experience - I am unfamiliar with Microsoft Outlook.
• Basic- I occasionally use Microsoft Outlook at my current (or at a previous) job.
• Average - I use Microsoft Outlook at least once a week at my current (or at a previous) job.
• Advanced - I use Microsoft Outlook daily at my current (or at a previous) job.

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How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Excel?

• No experience - I am unfamiliar with Microsoft Excel.
• Basic- I occasionally use Microsoft Excel at my current (or at a previous) job.
• Average - I use Microsoft Excel at least once a week at my current (or at a previous) job.
• Advanced - I use Microsoft Excel daily at my current (or at a previous) job.

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Do you have direct work experience that required you to use professional counseling and social work methods, practices, and procedures?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have direct work experience in a setting/environment that required you to utilize a multi team approach to service delivery?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have direct work experience that required you to provide outreach and advocacy service?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have direct work experience that required you to complete home visits?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have direct work experience that required you to assess, counsel, motivate, and educate the population served?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever served in the United States Armed Forces?

• Yes
• No

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The answers you provide in the "Supplemental Question" portion of the application will be used to review/process your application. Once this job posting closes, your answers to the supplemental questions cannot be changed. Have you reviewed your answers and verified they are correct?

• Yes
• No

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