PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT
It is recommended that individuals desiring consideration for employment come to the agency and complete an application for employment. No phone calls or emails. While individuals are encouraged to submit resumes in support of their application, it should be noted that resumes are accepted and considered ONLY with a completed agency application for employment. Applications may be mailed upon request, but since positions are vacant until filled, interested applicants may want to personally submit completed applications as soon as possible in order to be considered before a position is filled. Applications submitted are considered only for a current vacancy and must be resubmitted for consideration for future vacancies. Applicants will be screened to determine who should become candidates for a position. Applicants will be generally considered in the order of categories from highly to moderately to minimally qualified.
Agency applications for employment may be obtained at:
795 Newton Bridge Road
Athens, GA 30607-1303
An Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, age, handicap, marital status, or status as a disabled veteran.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing
In order to qualify for employment all applicants will be subject to pre-employment drug screening and all job offers are contingent upon the satisfactory outcome of this drug test. Refusal to test or a positive test result will cause denial of employment. Following an employment offer and prior to being considered an active employee, successful applicants will be screened for drugs as part of the pre-employment evaluation. Applicant will be requested to sign a consent/release form acknowledging and understanding the procedure, authorization of the procedure to be performed and consent to release the test results to the agency's Medical Review Officer. Applicants who refuse to sign the consent/release form, or refuse to undergo the drug testing procedure will automatically be denied employment.
Georgia Department of Human Resources - Rule 290-5-54-.09(3)(a)1
Rule 290-5-54-.09(3)(a)1 of the Georgia Department of Human Resources requires a written statement to be obtained at the time of application that an individual has never been shown by credible evidence (e.g. a court or jury, a department investigation or other reliable evidence) to have abused, neglected, sexually assaulted, exploited or deprived any person or to have subjected any person to serious injury as a result of intentional or grossly negligent misconduct. Applicant's signature on employment application serves as acknowledgement of this rule and as a personal attestation and statement that applicant has never been shown by credible evidence any of the aforementioned.
At-Will Employment Policy Statement
It is the policy of this agency to provide that all employment and compensation with this agency is "at-will." This means that employment can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either Hope Haven or the employee. It is important that all applicants acknowledge and understand that any and all employment with this agency is "at-will" and of indefinite duration without regard to the position classification. An employee or this agency may terminate employment at any time, with or without notice and for any reason. No agreement to the contrary will be recognized unless such an agreement is in writing and approved by the agency's Board.
Certification And Acknowledgment
In applying for employment, applicants will be requested to certify that their answers and all other information provided are true, complete and correct. Applicants must understand that any misrepresentation or omission of facts on their part will be justification for separation, if employed. Applicants should also understand and acknowledge that employment is contingent upon receipt of any necessary or required documents. These documents include establishing identity and employment eligibility, an acceptable criminal records background investigation, an acceptable motor vehicle report, a satisfactory tuberculin (TB) screening test, copies of diplomas and licenses if applicable and any other requirements or pertinent information as may be required or established by Hope Haven, the Georgia Department of Human Resources or other regulatory authority.
Recruitment And Promotions
It is the policy of this agency to fill all position vacancies with qualified applicants. Preference is given to qualified persons from within this agency when possible. Preference may be given to internal candidates over external candidates when both are equally qualified. Internal candidates are encouraged to apply whenever they meet the minimum qualifications specified in a job posting. However, internal candidates are not guaranteed the positions for which they apply and job performance shall be taken into consideration.