Client Support Worker Spv (Milledgeville)
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- Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of - DBHDD
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- 2 days ago Post Date
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Position located in Milledgeville, GA
Job Description/Responsibilities:
- Under broad supervision, assists with daily living activities at the person's home, in a daytime non-residential facility or a residential facility.
- Observes and monitors client's behavior and charts observations and incidents. Provides training of basic personal and social skills, simple academics, or work skills to consumers/students in a state school, hospital, juvenile detention facility, residence, group home, workshop, or supported employment environment.
- May assist with meal preparation, ensuring or encouraging client group activity, providing transportation, and/or limited case management. Performs lead worker functions to include assigning and reviewing subordinates work. Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision. Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas.
- Performs lead worker functions including assigning and reviewing subordinates' work. Arranges for needed medical care and provides needed services to assure that medical care is obtained.
- Assists in presentation of educational group lectures related to appropriate topics. Assists with the development of an individual service/treatment plan for each assigned consumer/student. Cares for individuals and families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care, and help in adjusting to new lifestyles. Counsels and advises clients on behavioral problems, daily decision-making, and the resolution of minor problems. Instructs and advises clients/residents on daily living skills in one-on-one or group instruction.
- Observes and monitors client behavior. Participates in case reviews, consulting with the team to evaluate the client's needs and plan for continuing services. Performs housekeeping duties, such as cleaning, washing clothes and dishes, and running errands. Plans, shops for, and prepares meals, including special diets, and assists families in planning, shopping for, and preparing nutritious meals.
- Prepares and maintains records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor. Provides direction to other staff, volunteers etc in providing discipline and instruction to participants.
- Provides transportation for clients/residents to appointments and activities
Benefits
Vacation: 15 days each year up to 5 years of service; 18 days each year from 5-10 years of service; 21 days each year for 10 + years of service
Sick Leave: accrual at a rate of 10 hours per month (15 days each year)
Holidays: the state of Georgia recognizes 12 paid holidays
Retirement: 401(k) plan with a matching employer contribution and a Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Available Insurance: Health; Dental; Vision; Legal; Disability; Life & dependent life insurance
Tax Deferred Spending Accounts: Healthcare; Childcare
We are a Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer.
*Additional Information - Selected applicant must meet the following standards:
1. Must pass a pre-employment background check (which includes criminal records check, driver's history, and verification of work history) and a post-hire federal background investigation.
2. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and will be placed in the pool for the State Random Drug Testing Program.
3. Eligible to work in the U.S.
4. Able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.