Social Services Writer/Editor II

3 weeks ago

Atlanta GA United States JBS International Full time
Work at JBS, a values-driven social sciences and health consulting firm dedicated to improving the lives of real people every day, and build a career with impact. Our 400+ passionate and diverse employees across the country create sustainable change in health care, social services, and education by providing our clients with individualized service and big reach. JBS's deep expertise is enhanced by access to our parent company, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, and its team of subsidiary companies, the Celerian Group.We are looking for a writer with experience and passion for improving the well-being, safety, and mental/behavioral health of children and families across the nation. Help us bring real change while we support your professional growth.Essential Job Functions
  • Outline, write, and revise evidence-based content about child welfare, mental health, substance use, or related health and social sciences topics for a range of audiences, including policymakers, health professionals, and consumers
  • Ensure both representation of the client's voice in all products and that each product has "one-voice" consistency with tailored language to reach diverse audiences
  • Collaborate with creative, multimedia, web, and production teams to develop well-formatted, accessible, engaging content suitable for dissemination via various channels
  • Compile substantive feedback from clients, reviewers, subject matter experts, and other contributors, organizing and incorporating it in revised drafts accurately
  • Conduct searches of the academic and gray literature, prepare literature reviews, and compile a solid evidence base for content under development
  • Perform copy editing, proofreading, and fact-checking as needed to ensure that content is error-free, has clear structure and logical flow, accurately reflects the evidence base, and aligns with relevant style guidelinesMinimum Job Requirements:
    • Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications plus at least 5 years' experience writing and editing content related to child/family welfare, mental health, and/or substance use; 8+ years' experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree
    • Working knowledge of the child welfare and/or behavioral health service systems, policies, and practices; familiarity with a range of topics related to prevention, treatment, recovery, safety, permanency, and child and family well-being
    • Demonstrated writing skills, as proven through work samples highlighting content across a range of formats and publication channels with a strong focus on web-based content
    • Proficiency in identifying, reviewing, and critiquing topic-specific research literature, including familiarity with common academic/scientific literature search databases, as well as an ability to assess the quality of evidence/recommendations and to synthesize findings into new or updated content
    • Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance (i.e., Federal Government background check)Candidates with experience in the following are strongly preferred:
      • Experience working in a federal contracting environment and on cross-functional teams, including state and federal agency members
      • Experience with 508 compliance requirements, including using accessibility tools such as JAWS, Dragon, ZoomText, etc.
      • Experience with Federal plain language requirements
      • Experience using content management platforms such as MS Project, MS Planner, SmartSheet, Mural, or similar.Competencies
        • Demonstrated commitment to personal growth and professional development in understanding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), with a focus on incorporating these principles into practice
        • Excellent communication, client engagement, and presentation skills
        • Superb organizational skills and quality standards
        • Collaborative, proactive, and innovative approach to workPhysical Requirements:
          • Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk or computer workstation.
          • Regularly uses a computer, keyboard, and mouse.
          • Normal or corrected vision to read documents, view computer screens, and perform tasks that require visual accuracy.
          • Ability to hear and understand spoken information in person and over the phone.
          • Minimal lifting and carrying may be required, typically light office supplies or documents.
          • Ability to move within the office environment to access equipment, files, and interact with colleagues.
          • Ability to handle occasional stress related to deadlines, workloads, or challenging tasks.JBS offers competitive compensation and benefits packages, including a retirement plan; medical, life, and disability insurance; paid leave; recognition of individuals' contributions; and policies to encourage healthy work-life balance. JBS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to DEI in the workplace. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.Learn more about working at JBS and how we are making an impact across the nation every day.APPLICATION INFORMATIONAfter submitting your application, our recruiting team will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements. Management will be conducting interviews with those candidates who qualify, with prioritization given to those candidates who demonstrate the preferred qualifications.JBS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Applicants can learn more about the company's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster at Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression), marital status, physical or mental disability, family responsibilities, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, matriculation, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

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