Client Support Worker- Community Integration Home- Columbus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Matching 401(k) and pension

Employee benefits program

Rotating weekends/holidays

Job summary

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities in Georgia is seeking a Client Support Worker for the Community Integration Home in Columbus. You will assist residents with daily living, coordinate care, and participate in treatment planning to support individuals with developmental disabilities at a rotating weekend/holiday schedule.

The role emphasizes teamwork with mental health professionals, observation of residents, safety compliance, and documentation of progress.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and one year of job-related experience providing social or direct care services to groups of special needs individuals in a human service setting; or one year of experience at the lower level Client Support Worker 1 (SSS010) or position equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to communicate and interact with mental health professionals in a team environment.
• Ability to monitor and provide day-to-day assistance to residents.
• Ability to observe assess and record symptoms, reaction, and progress.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Arranges for needed medical care and provides needed services to assure that medical care is obtained.
• Assists with the development of an individual service/treatment plan for each assigned consumer/student.
• Counsels and advises residents on behavioral problems, daily decision-making, and the resolution of minor problems.
• Instructs and advises residents on daily living skills in one-on-one or group instruction.
• Observes and monitors resident behavior.
• May provide corrective feedback to clients on behavioral problems, daily decision-making, and the resolution of minor problems.
• Participates in case reviews, consulting with the team to evaluate the resident’s needs and plan for continuing services.
• Performs housekeeping duties, such as cleaning, washing clothes and dishes, and running errands.
• Plans, shops for, and prepares meals, including special diets, and assists families in planning, shopping for, and preparing nutritious meals.
• Prepares and maintains records of resident progress and services performed, reporting changes in resident condition to manager or supervisor.
• Drives state owned vehicles to provide transportation for clients/residents to appointments and activities.
• Provides transportation for residents to appointments and activities.
• Assists in presentation of educational group lectures related to appropriate topics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Team communication

Observation

Safety procedures

Documentation

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title

Client Support Worker – Community Integration Home – Columbus

Agency

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID

JR0000006404

Shift

Shift:

Pay Grade

C

Compensation Details

$40,144.00

Full Time Position and Benefits

Full time benefit eligible position to include paid holidays, matching 401k and pension contributions, and eligibility to participate in DBHDD’s Employee Benefit programs.

Employees are expected to work rotating weekends and rotating holidays.

Benefits Package

• Paid holidays
• Matching 401k and pension contributions
• Eligibility to participate in DBHDD’s Employee Benefit programs
• Robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career

Roles and Responsibilities

• Arranges for needed medical care and provides needed services to assure that medical care is obtained.
• Assists with the development of an individual service/treatment plan for each assigned consumer/student.
• Counsels and advises residents on behavioral problems, daily decision-making, and the resolution of minor problems.
• Instructs and advises residents on daily living skills in one-on-one or group Instruction.
• Observes and monitors resident behavior.
• May provide corrective feedback to clients on behavioral problems, daily decision-making, and the resolution of minor problems.
• Participates in case of reviews, consulting with the team to evaluate the resident’s needs and plan for continuing services.
• Performs housekeeping duties, such as cleaning, washing clothes and dishes, and running errands.
• Plans, shops for, and prepares meals, including special diets, and assists families in planning, shopping for, and preparing nutritious meals.
• Prepares and maintains records of resident progress and services performed, reporting changes in resident condition to manager or supervisor.
• Drives state owned vehicles to provide transportation for clients/residents to appointments and activities.
• Provides transportation for residents to appointments and activities.
• Assists in presentation of educational group lectures related to appropriate topics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Entry Qualifications

• Basic computer Skills.
• Ability to communicate and interact with mental health professionals in a team environment.
• Ability to monitor and provide day-to-day assistance to residents.
• Ability to observer assess and record symptoms, reaction, and progress.
• Ability for understanding and follow safety procedures.
• Documentation skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with or knowledge of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Experience working successfully without daily contact with a supervisor.
• Previous experience working in a residential home or healthcare facilities.
• Ability and willingness to attend residents' medical/psychiatric appointments and advocate for residents while on the appointments.
• Understanding of basic first aid medical procedures.
• Organizational skills and ability to coordinate the timely ordering/supervision of meds.

Technical Competencies

• Ability to observe and monitor participants' behavior
• Ability to assist and supervise participants with daily living activities
• Ability to provide training and/or orientation services to participants
• Ability to participate in supportive guidance, program planning meetings, consumer staffing and service training
• Ability to complete evaluations to determine functional level of participants

Employment Requirements

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

Required Evaluations

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza

Additional Application Information

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

When applying for this position, you will be asked if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as stated below and may possibly be presented with additional questions to assess preferred qualifications. Preference will be given to applicants who meet one or more of the preferred qualifications and have demonstrated relevant experience clearly indicated in their work history.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of job-related experience providing social or direct care services to groups of special needs individuals in a human service setting; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Client Support Worker 1 (SSS010) or position equivalent.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

About Georgia State Government

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