SS: Health Aide Supervisor

State-of-Georgi; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is hiring a Health Aide Supervisor. You will supervise health aides and direct-care staff, assign daily tasks, ensure staffing coverage, monitor performance, and support individuals with daily living activities in a safe, therapeutic environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with two years in a related field (one year in a lead role); CPR and First Aid certification; strong leadership and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with two years related experience, including one year in lead/supervisory role.
• Experience supervising direct-care staff in health or developmental-disabilities settings.
• CPR and First Aid certification current.
• Strong leadership, communication, documentation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Health Aides and assigns daily work.
• Monitors staff performance, provides training and coaching.
• Ensures daily living assistance and safety procedures.
• Maintains accurate documentation and compliance with requirements.
• Responds to emergencies and incidents; supports scheduling and evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Documentation

Conflict resolution

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CPR and First Aid certification

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:SS: Health Aide SupervisorAgency:Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental DisabilitiesJob Requisition ID:JR0000004825Shift:Any (United States of America)Compensation Details:SALARY: $48,360.00Job Description:Health Aide SupervisorJob Code: HCS023Agency: Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental DisabilitiesJob Family: HealthcareJob Level: SupervisorJob ResponsibilitiesSupervises, guides, and instructs Health Aides and other assigned direct-care staff.Plans and assigns daily work assignments and ensures adequate staffing coverage.Monitors staff performance and provides training, coaching, and corrective guidance.Ensure individuals receive appropriate assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, toileting, mobility, and other activities of daily living.Observes individuals for changes in behavior, physical condition, or emotional status and reports concerns to nursing or clinical staff.Ensures treatment plans, behavioral-support plans, and individualized service plans are properly implemented.Reviews staff documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established requirements.Maintains a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment.Ensures staff complete required safety checks, rounds, and incident reports.Responds to emergencies, behavioral incidents, and crisis situations.Assists with employee training, scheduling, performance evaluations, and attendance monitoring.Promotes the dignity, privacy, independence, and rights of individuals receiving services.Ensures compliance with DBHDD policies, infection-control standards, safety procedures, and applicable regulations.Performs direct-care duties when necessary and completes other assignments as directed.Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED and two years of experience in a related field, including one year in a lead-worker, team-leader, or supervisory role; orOne year of experience at the lower-level position of Health Aide 3 (HCS022) or an equivalent position.Preferred QualificationsExperience supervising direct-care employees in a hospital, behavioral health, residential, or developmental-disabilities setting.Experience working with individuals diagnosed with behavioral health conditions or intellectual and developmental disabilities.Knowledge of crisis-prevention, behavior-management, infection-control, and patient-safety procedures.Experience preparing schedules, assigning work, reviewing documentation, and evaluating employee performance.Current CPR and First Aid certification.Strong leadership, communication, documentation, and conflict-resolution skills.Ability to work evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays as required.Valid driver’s license with eligibility to drive state vehicles as neededMinimum Qualifications:High School diploma/GED and two (2) years of experience in a related field, in which one (1) year in a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower level Health Aide 3 (HCS022) or position equivalent.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerThe 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.