DIRECT CARE ASSISTANT I CI (COURT-INVOLVED) MULTIPLE FULL AND PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid family leave

Job summary

A state government agency in Maryland is seeking a Direct Care Assistant I to support the care and rehabilitation of clients with physical or mental health needs. The role requires assisting in treatment plans and skill building activities while working closely with an interdisciplinary team. Applicants must have a high school diploma and a Nursing Assistant certificate. Competitive benefits include salary, health insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience assisting in care for mentally or physically ill clients.
• A current Nursing Assistant certificate from Maryland State Board.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in care, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients.
• Support clients in skill building and meaningful life activities.
• Work in an interdisciplinary team for community living.

Skills

Assisting in patient care

Mentoring

Skill building

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION DUTIES

Direct Care Assistant I (CI) will assist in the care, treatment, habilitation or rehabilitation of mentally or physically ill patients, aged or developmentally disabled clients in need of support, assistance, mentoring in their treatment plans, skill building, vocational and meaningful life activities. These positions are essential members of an interdisciplinary team working together to provide all services needed to meet all needs of the person to return to full community living.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: Six months of experience in work assisting in the care, treatment, habilitation or rehabilitation of mentally or physically ill patients, aged or developmentally disabled clients.

Notes

• Applicants may substitute experience in patient or client direct care on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required education.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Hospital Corpsman classifications or Health Care Specialist and Medical Services specialty codes in the health related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Licenses, Registrations and Certifications

• Candidates must possess a current certificate as a Nursing Assistant from the Maryland State Board of Nursing or within sixty days from date of hire and prior to performing delegated nursing tasks.
• Employees may be required to possess a Geriatric Aide certificate if located in long-term care facilities.
• Employees may be required to possess or obtain a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland if assigned duties that require operation of a motor vehicle.
• Employees must maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.

Special Requirements

• Direct care training course or examination approved by the hiring facility prior to permanent appointment to a position.
• Subject to call-in and will be required to provide a telephone number at which they can be reached.
• Subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09.

Selection Process

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.

Benefits

State of Maryland benefits include a competitive salary range, paid time off, health, dental and vision insurance, retirement plan, disability and life insurance, paid family leave and other benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Maryland is an equal opportunity employer. The State is an affirmative action employer that is prohibited from discriminating against persons based on age, color, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, national origin, veteran status and other protected characteristics.