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DHS Career Opportunities
The following links represent current career opportunities with the Divisions and Offices in the Georgia Department of Human Services.
The State of Georgia offers special benefits for its military service members and Veterans including property tax exemptions, state employment preferences, education and tuition assistance, free driver’s licenses, vehicle tags, home care for War Veterans, as well as hunting and fishing license privileges.

DHS employees are subject to mandatory furlough days. Applicants of interest are usually contacted between 9am - 3pm. Please be sure your resume has a daytime phone number.

Primary consideration is given to those eligible who apply as directed (subject line input, email, etc)
Divisions
Family & Children Services
DFCS
is the part of DHS that investigates child abuse; finds foster homes for abused and neglected children; helps low income, out-of-work parents get back on their feet; assists with childcare costs for low income parents who are working or in job training; and provides numerous support services and innovative programs to strengthen families.
Internal opportunities for current DHS employees only (Former employees and non DHS job seekers are not eligible)
      • No internal vacancies
Child Support Services
Georgia’s Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) provides resources to ensure parental obligations for child support are met that will result in the well being of children and the self-sufficiency of families.
Internal Opportunities for DHS employees only
  • No internal vacancies

Aging Services
The Division of Aging Services (DAS) administers a statewide system of services for senior citizens, their families and caregivers.

Offices

Office of Residential Childcare
The Office of Residential Child Care facilities include 275 child-caring institutions, 80 child-placing agencies and 9 outdoor child caring programs as of February, 2009. In addition, there will be the addition of one Children's Transition Care Center this fiscal year. These will continue to be licensed by the Residential Child Care Licensing Unit within the Office of Regulatory Services.  

Office of Information Technology
OIT provides computing, applications management, IT procurement, network, and telecommunications services to all divisions and offices of the Department of Human Resources.

Offices (Administrative)
The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Administrative Offices provide services and support to DHS Divisions and Offices in performing their missions. Additional information about the offices can be found at: DHS Offices.

The main offices are located in downtown Atlanta across from Underground Atlanta and adjacent to the Five Points MARTA rail and bus system.
  • Office of Audits
    • No Vacancies
  • Office of Budget Administration
    • No Vacancies
  • Office of the Commissioner
    • No Vacancies
  • Office of Communications
    • No Vacancies
  • Office of Facilities and Support
    • No Vacancies
  • Office of Financial Services
  • Office of Human Resources Management and Development
    • No Vacancies
  • Georgia Inspector General
    • No Vacancies
  • Office of Legal Services
  • Office of Legislative Affairs/ Constituent Services
    • No Vacancies
  • Office of Program Integrity and Compliance


  • Job announcements are subject to change/removal without notice. Positions are closed once a viable pool of applicants are identified.
  • Applicants of interest are contacted between 9am-3pm EST. Many DHS numbers can show up under caller ID as "Unknown". Applicants are encouraged to remove telephone blocks, lengthy musical interludes, etc.
  • Due to the volume of applications received, telephone inquiries regarding status are discouraged. Those under consideration are contacted by DHS.
  • Apply as directed. DO NOT to add extra characters, wording, or improvise the subject line.
  • Email credentials only. Use of faxes, US Mail, or hand delivered information should be avoided.
  • Current DHS employees are subject to State Personnel Administration and/or DHS salary practices
  • The Georgia Department of Human Services does not provide sponsorship to H1-B Visa applicants
  • DHS accepts and verifies educational credentials recognized by The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE).
Other State of Georgia government jobs may be found at one of the following job boards: Department of Behavioral Health and DD; Division of Public Health; State Personnel Administration; and the 34 colleges/universities of the University System of Georgia.

Department of Human Services 2009 Performance Report
The Detroit News analyzed US Dept of Transportation data and in a June 24, 2004 article reported that Georgia had the best roads in the nation
 

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