Client Support Worker (DD Residential)

New Horizons Behavioral Health; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 29,764 - 36,379; Full time

Job summary

New Horizons Behavioral Health is seeking a Client Support Worker in Columbus, Georgia. This role involves caring for residents with developmental disabilities in a residential setting, documenting their progress, and maintaining a safe environment. It requires a high school diploma or GED and an insured vehicle for work. Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred. The position requires working 40 hours a week, including potential weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must submit proof of high school diploma or GED with application.
• Must possess necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with individuals with mental disabilities.
• Must have an insured vehicle available for work and a clean Motor Vehicle Report.

Responsibilities

• Cares for residents in a residential environment or group home.
• Regulates, documents, and reports resident behavior/progress.
• Maintains a clean, healthy, and safe environment.
• Duties may include meal preparation, bathing, and ambulation.

Skills

Experience in working with individuals with developmental disabilities

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Works with the following population

Male and female individuals with developmental disabilities.

Days & Time

This position will work 40 hours a week. This program stays open 24/7, and shifts may work weekends and holidays.

Pay

$33,072 per year

Job Responsibilities

Under general supervision, cares for residents in a residential environment or in a group home. The Client Support Worker regulates, documents, and reports resident behavior/progress on an ongoing basis. Employee maintains a clean, healthy and safe environment. Duties may also include meal preparation, bathing, and ambulation.

Qualifications

Applicant must have a high school diploma or GED. Must submit proof with application. Must possess any combination of training and experience that has allowed the applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with individuals with mental disabilities and/or addictive diseases.

Applicant must have an insured vehicle available for work; as well as a clean Motor Vehicle Report, as transporting is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in working with individuals with developmental disabilities.