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Social Worker II - Sponsor Funded Professional

Georgia State University
$47,476 - $54,000
tuition assistance
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
1 Park Place (Show on map)
May 13, 2025
Description : Social Worker II - Sponsor Funded Professional Project Healthy Grandparents Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions Georgia State University Project Healthy Grandparents (PHG) is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of families where grandparents are raising their grandchildren in parent-absent households. Since its inception in 1995, PHG has positively impacted over 3,000 individuals by providing comprehensive services such as home visits, parenting education, legal referrals, early intervention, and transportation assistance. The Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions is seeking to hire a Social Worker II - Sponsor Funded Professional to join the team at Project Healthy Grandparents. WHAT MAKES GSU A GREAT PLACE? Flexible work environment. Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc. A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners. Professional development opportunity and mentorship. A rapidly growing center within an academic setting. WHAT WILL YOU DO: As a Social Worker II - Sponsored Funded Professional, you will be an integral part of an interdisciplinary team focusing on direct assistance to grandparents raising grandchildren in parent-absent households. The primary service approach involves home-based case management, with a specific emphasis on families with grandchildren aged birth to five years who may be at risk for developmental delays. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Conduct monthly case management home visits with families. Utilize the Ages & Stages Questionnaire to screen grandchildren aged birth to 5 years for developmental delays. Refer grandchildren with potential delays to the Neurodevelopmental Exposure Clinic at Emory University School of Medicine (ENEC) for a comprehensive evaluation. Assist grandparents in completing the application process for the developmental evaluation at Emory University. Accompany grandparents to ENEC for post-evaluation meetings. Provide case management services to grandparents based on clinicians' recommendations. Offer individual parenting education support services to families. Recommend/provide developmentally appropriate toys, books, or educational resources to grandchildren. Collaborate with grandparents and school personnel for school-age grandchildren's Individual Education Plans (IEP). Prepare monthly program service reports, progress notes, and maintain accurate documentation using computer database and/or spreadsheet programs. Coordinate scheduling for service referrals and transportation for families as needed. Interface with Project Healthy Grandparent's interdisciplinary team and other community partners. Attend departmental meetings, trainings, and required workshops. Organize and facilitate monthly support group and parenting group meetings as needed. SPONSOR FUNDED: *This is a regular, full-time position which involves on-campus and online duties, with job continuation dependent upon grant funding. Disclaimer : This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor. Qualifications : Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience; or Master's degree and one year of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience. College/Business Unit : School of Nursing and Health Department : Project Healthy Grandparents Location : Atlanta Campus Shift : 8:30am - 5:15pm Salary : $47,476 - $54,000 Pay Grade : 11 FLSA Status : Exempt Job Type : Full Time (Benefits Eligible) Job Posting : 05/13/25, 11:30:18 AM Closing Date : 05/27/25, 11:59:00 PM Special Instructions : To be fully considered for this position, all candidates at the time of submission must provide the following documents:** A complete and accurate GSU application Resume Cover letter Final candidates will submit at least 3 references. #LI-DB1 Georgia State University Values : COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place INTEGRITY: Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources, EXCELLENCE: Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research, and service, STRATEGIC INNOVATION: Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents USG Core Value Statement : The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. Equal Employment Opportunity : Georgia State prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy),, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions., This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia State community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia State prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law,, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract. Background Check : Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record. Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime: Georgia State University is committed to its students' and employees' safety and security. It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office. Please note, Georgia State University's career board updates daily and requisitions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires. Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.