Human Service Specialist

Tellurian,-Inc; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tellurian,-Inc is seeking a Human Services Specialist for the Adult Residential Program to work under supervision on day shift. The role involves direct client care, medication administration, admissions processing, and maintaining a safe environment within a treatment team.

You will assist in following AODA/Mental Health plans, participate in groups, and transport clients to appointments, with a focus on ethical and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health or social services or related field.
• High School Diploma with two years paid experience in a similar role.
• CNA is beneficial but not required.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Process admissions and provide daily client care in the ARP.
• Administer medications and chart admissions with client interactions.
• Maintain safe, clean environment for clients and staff.
• Assist with AODA/Mental Health plans and crisis interventions.
• Refer clients to AODA/Mental Health services as directed.
• Plan groups and activities; transport clients and pick up medications.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in health/social services

High School Diploma with 2 years paid experience

Tools

MS Office

Word

Excel

Job description

Human Services SpecialistReports To: Program SupervisorDepartment: Adult Residential Program (ARP)FLSA Status: Non-ExemptJob Status: Full TimeShift/Schedule: Day ShiftPosition SummaryUnder supervision, the Human Services Specialist is responsible for assisting with the daily functions of the program unit and patient care working within a treatment team model. The Human Services Assistant, following AODA/Mental Health program policies and procedures, provides direct services to clients, and following through on previously determined AODA/Mental Health goals. The Human Services Assistant must conduct themselves in an ethical and professional manner in keeping with program and company philosophies and policies. High quality professional relationships as exemplified by honest, respect and fairness must be maintained at all times.Reasonable Accommodations StatementPersons occupying this position must be able to perform all essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.Essential FunctionsFollow program policies of the Adult Residential ProgramProcess admissions, provide daily client care and administer medications within the Adult Residential ProgramChart admissions and interactions with clients.Maintain a safe, secure, clean environment for clients and staff.Maintain familiarity with client AODA/Mental Health treatment/service plans and assist in follow through of same.Maintain all required certifications.Intervene in AODA/Mental Health crisis situations.Maintain effective working relationships with members of program team.With direction, assist in referring clients to appropriate AODA/Mental Health services.Assist clinicians/supervisors, when directed.Plan and participate in program groups, recreation, and other activities with the staff, as assigned.Transport clients to appointments, meetings, or organized events and drive to pick-up medications using the company vehiclePerform all other duties deemed appropriate by the supervisor.QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in health/social services,OR High School Diploma and two years paid experience in a similar positionCNA is beneficial but not requiredValid Driver's LicenseGood written and oral presentation skills.Knowledge of MS Office, Word, and Excel programsPhysical RequirementsMust be able to lift 15-20lbs.