Direct Care Specialist: One-on-One & Group Support

Acadia Healthcare; Nesbit (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Nesbit, MS is seeking a dedicated caregiver to provide daily instruction and assistance to patients in a supportive setting. You will participate in activities, monitor data, assist with meals, and help maintain a clean, therapeutic environment while upholding patient safety and respectful communication.

Qualified candidates will support independence and engagement in activities, document behaviors accurately, and collaborate with supervision to adjust training objectives as

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with program activities.
• Complete routine daily vehicle check and report issues.
• Monitor and maintain data collection sheets; submit on time.
• Assist with client assessments of strengths and needs.
• Help prepare client meals and provide training as needed.
• Communicate needs to supervisor to adjust training objectives.
• Keep the facility clean and organized.
• Document client behaviors clearly and accurately.
• Encourage independence and participation in activities.
• Provide positive assurance about treatment benefits.
• Support a therapeutic environment that fosters learning.
• Maintain a positive, empathetic, professional attitude toward clients; address complaints.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Acadia Healthcare in Nesbit, MS is seeking a dedicated caregiver to provide daily instruction and assistance to patients in a supportive setting. You will participate in activities, monitor data, assist with meals, and help maintain a clean, therapeutic environment while upholding patient safety and respectful communication.

Qualified candidates will support independence and engagement in activities, document behaviors accurately, and collaborate with supervision to adjust training objectives as