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Description Click HERE for Video https://youtu.be/BaWz_3hXyWg This is a full time, benefit eligible position, located in Lowndes County, Georgia. Who we are. We protect lives

The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters. 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. For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit http://team.georgia.gov/ Job Responsibilities Facilitates and participates in the development, review and evaluation of Individualized Family Service Plans for infants and toddlers with developmental delays/medical conditions; assists families in gaining access to early intervention services; coordinates multiple providers of services and work collaboratively with community agencies and providers; coordinates developmental evaluations and assessments. Minimum Qualifications Master's or Bachelor's degree in Audiology, Child Development, Child Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Dietetics, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Family/Community Counseling, Human Services, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, School Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Speech Language Pathology, Special Education OR a related field with at least 20% of the credit hours addressing child development, disabilities, or family systems, OR licensed Registered Nurse

Preferred Qualifications: Case Management Experience Applicants must attached a copy of their college transcripts, or email a copy to Human Resources at dph-shdhrdept@dph.ga.gov. Please attach a resume and cover letter with you application. 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.