Client Support Wkr/Peer Specialist - GRHS, Savannah, GA

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities in Georgia seeks a Client Support Worker/Peer Specialist to assist with daily living activities at homes or facilities and to provide training in personal and social skills. Employment requires compliance with state background checks and supportive supervision.

The role supports individuals in a range of environments, including residential and day programs, and may involve transportation and limited case management as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a therapeutic recreation or related discipline plus 2 years of job-related experience, or 1 year at lower level.

Responsibilities

• Arranges for needed medical care and services to ensure care is obtained.
• Assists in presenting educational group lectures on appropriate topics.
• Develops individual service/treatment plans for each consumer/student.
• Provides companionship, personal care, and support during periods of upheaval or convalescence.
• Counsels clients on behavioral problems and daily decision-making.
• Instructs clients on daily living skills in one-on-one or group settings.
• Observes and monitors client behavior and progress.
• Participates in case reviews to plan continuing services.
• Maintains client progress records and reports changes to supervisor.
• Provides transportation to appointments and activities.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Observation

Patient care

Education

Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or related discipline

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Job Title: Client Support Wkr/Peer Specialist - GRHS, Savannah, GA

Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID: JR0000006283

Shift: Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $40,144.00

Job Description

Under general supervision, assists with daily living activities at the person's home, in a daytime non-residential facility or a residential facility. Observes and monitors client's behavior and charts observations and incidents. Provides training of basic personal and social skills, simple academics, or work skills to consumers/students in a state school, hospital, juvenile detention facility, residence, group home, workshop, or supported employment environment. May assist with meal preparation, ensuring or encouraging client group activity, providing transportation, and/or limited case management.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Arranges for needed medical care and provides needed services to assure that medical care is obtained.
• Assists in presentation of educational group lectures related to appropriate topics.
• Assists with the development of an individual service/treatment plan for each assigned consumer/student.
• Cares for individuals and families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care, and help in adjusting to new lifestyles.
• Counsels and advises clients on behavioral problems, daily decision-making, and the resolution of minor problems.
• Instructs and advises clients/residents on daily living skills in one-on-one or group instruction.
• Observes and monitors client behavior.
• Participates in case reviews, consulting with the team to evaluate the client's needs and plan for continuing services.
• Prepares and maintains records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
• Provides transportation for clients/residents to appointments and activities.

Due to the volume of resumes/applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. Please be assured that your resume/application will be evaluated and we will contact you if we need clarification or additional information. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring agency. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Qualifications

• External Bachelor's degree in a therapeutic recreation or related therapeutic discipline from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of job-related experience; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Activity Therapist 2 (HCP061) or position equivalent.

Note: Some positions may require registration in the area of assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

• External One Year experience in adult mental health/hospital setting.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist (CTRS) or Bachelor's Degree in a related therapeutic discipline from an accredited college or university.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and more than (24) months of job-related training; or experience providing social or direct care services to groups of special needs individuals in a human service setting; or (12) months of experience at the lower level Client Support Worker 2 or equivalent role.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

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