Job Coach - Milledgeville

State of Georgia; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Georgia's Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Job Coach for Milledgeville at Central State Hospital. The role conducts psychoeducational and therapeutic groups, and documents progress in the scheduling system while supporting Recovery Planning Team initiatives.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with related experience, an Associate's degree with more experience, or at least 12 months at Health Aide 2; licenses must be current

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED with 36+ months experience in a related role; or an Associate's degree with 24+ months experience; or >12 months experience at Health Aide 2 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups, including Work Therapy and Wellness Center sessions.
• Document progress of individuals in the DBHDD Scheduling system.
• Provide therapeutic interventions as requested by Recovery Planning Team and other treatment programming.

Skills

Group facilitation

Psycho-education

Documentation

Therapeutic interventions

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate's degree

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

Job Coach - Milledgeville

Agency

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID

JR0000007108

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details

$44,117.00

Workplace

Central State Hospital

Job Summary

This position functions as a Job Coach, assigned to a specific non-patient unit area at Central State Hospital, a mental health hospital.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate variety of psycho educational and therapeutic groups including Work Therapy groups and sessions in the Wellness Center.
• Document progress of all individuals in the DBHDD Scheduling system.
• Provide therapeutic interventions, when requested by Recovery Planning Team (RPT) and other forms of active treatment programming.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing psych-educational group counseling to individuals with Mental Health issues
• Experience working in an in-patient psychiatric

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.

The following are a list of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*
• *Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED and more than (36) months experience in a related role; or Associates degree and more than (24) months experience in a related role; or more than (12) months experience at the lower level Health Aide 2 or equivalent role.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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.

Additional Information

With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.

Background Check Requirement

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Closing Notice

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Benefits

For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/