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Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice


OVERVIEW

The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is a multi-faceted agency, led by Commissioner Shawanda Reynolds-Cobb, that serves the state’s justice-involved youth up to age 21. More than 3,400 DJJ employees work diligently to effect justice and shape the young lives in the agency’s care, so they can become contributing members of society. DJJ provides medical and mental health treatment, as well as specialized programs designed to equip the youth with the social, intellectual, and emotional tools they will need as adults. As Georgia’s 181st school district, DJJ offers youth the opportunity to earn a high school diploma from an educational system accredited by AdvancED.
OUR MISSION AND VISION

Mission: The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) transforms young lives by providing evidence-based rehabilitative treatment services and supervision, strengthening the well-being of youth and families, and fostering safe communities.

Vision: Offer youth hope and change- DJJ will lead the nation in preparing young people in its care to develop and sustain productive lives.



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Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of - DBHDD

Available Shifts: 3:00pm-11:30pm OR 11:00pm - 7:30am

  • Under general supervisio

    n, provides basic patient care and works with patients/clients to develop daily living skills. 

  • May take vital signs. Answers clients' call signals. 
  • Assists in administration of medications and treatments, takes vital signs, and/or draws blood or collects other bodily fluids, as directed by a physician or nurse. 
  • Bathes, grooms, shaves and dresses clients. 
  • Conducts activities for recreation and socialization. Ensures safety and security of clients. 
  • Feeds clients who are unable to feed themselves. 
  • Observes and documents patient data, behavior and activity. Prepares clients for treatment or examination. 
  • Provides client care by supplying and emptying bedpans, applying dressings and supervising exercise routines. 
  • Provides clients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed. 
  • Provides subprofessional occupational and/or physical therapy services to physically and/or developmentally disabled patients. 
  • Transports and/or accompanies clients to treatment units, using a wheelchair or stretcher. Turns and re-positions bedridden clients, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores
High School diploma/GED and six (6) months of experience in a related field; one (1) year of experience required at the lower-level Health Aide 1 (HCS020) or position equivalent.

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