CLIENT SUPPORT AIDE PT GH - Camellia

Unison Behavioral Health•Blackshear, GA

About The Position

General Description: Assists with daily living and working activities in a training or residential facility. Observes and monitors client’s behavior and charts observations and incidents. Provides training of basic personal and social skills, simple academics, and work skills to Clients in a workshop environment or residential group home. Encourage client group activity and provide limited case management. Position Qualifications: 6 months experience providing social or direct care services to groups of special needs individuals in a training or residential environment.

Requirements

6 months experience providing social or direct care services to groups of special needs individuals in a training or residential environment.
Knowledge of agency confidentiality policies.
Knowledge of individualized plans.
Knowledge of the documentation process.
Knowledge of pertinent state, federal and local laws, rules and regulations.
Knowledge of program area.
Knowledge of available resources.
Knowledge of various recreational activities.
Knowledge of agency safety policies and procedures.
Conflict resolution skills.
Knowledge of agency accepted disciplinary techniques.
Knowledge of agency accepted group/interview techniques.
Knowledge of case management procedures.
Ability to build relationships with community contacts.
Ability to develop teaching aids.
Ability to observe and monitor participants’ behavior.
Ability to assist and supervise participants with daily living activities.
Ability to provide training and/or orientation services to participants.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Ability to investigate any concerns or complaints and develop a resolution.
Ability to plan recreational activities for participants.
Ability to prepare area specific reports.
Ability to complete evaluations to determine functional level of participants.
Ability to participate in supportive guidance, staff supervision sessions, program planning meetings, Client staffings and service training.
Ability to operate state vehicle following all safety laws and procedures.
Ability to identify and report facility repairs and equipment problems.
Ability to serve as a liaison between all interested parties.
Ability to serve as a member of the treatment team to develop participants’ goals and objectives.
Ability to develop individualized plans.
Ability to complete participant orientation sessions.
Ability to identify disruptive behavior.
Ability to train participants in personal hygiene and other daily living activities.
Ability to recognize contributions and celebrate accomplishments.
Ability to conduct individual and group training sessions for participants.

Responsibilities

Assists with daily living and working activities in a training or residential facility.
Observes and monitors client’s behavior and charts observations and incidents.
Provides training of basic personal and social skills, simple academics, and work skills to Clients in a workshop environment or residential group home.
Encourage client group activity and provide limited case management.
Instructs and advises clients on daily living and work skills in one-on-one or group instruction.
Observes and monitors client behavior.
Provides vital support to client.
Transports, baths and feeds clients.
Maintain order in home or program.
Maintains clean environment in home or program.
Counsels and advises clients on behavioral problems, daily decision-making, and the resolution of minor problems.
Assists with the development of an individual service/treatment plan for each assigned Client by completing Person Centered documents prior to ISP meeting.
Participates in case reviews, consulting with the team to evaluate the client's needs and plan for continuing services.
Operates vehicle to transport clients on routes, to program and home each day.
Assist Clients on/off vans daily.
Transports clients to community access activities
Provide transportation to/from center and outings.
Ensure all passengers follow rules according to DMV.
Follow all laws and guidelines while driving and transporting Clients.
Responsible for instruction and training of CAG activities.
Responsible for engaging Clients in planning community activities of their interest.
Responsible for engaging Clients in participating in community activities of their choice.
Responsible for instruction on assigned weekly topics and obtaining materials covering topics.
Prepares and maintains records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
Ensure all documentation assigned follows agency policy and Medicaid requirements.
Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across other departments to achieve shared goals; treats other with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others.
Maintains focus on Agency goals and mission.
Fosters Safety/Trustworthiness and Resists Re-traumatization.
Promotes Empowerment-Voice and Choice.
Recognizes & Responds to Cultural, Historical & Gender issues.
Accomplishes organization mission by maintaining focus on department and agency goals.
Completes related results as needed.
Consistently complies with quality standards.
Consistently delivers required business results.
Meets projected deadlines.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational meetings and completing required trainings.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Acts in a manner that is in accordance with current ethical standards.
Promotes a positive public image for the organization and profession.
Works to achieve optimal performance and gain valuable skills that will translate into strong performance in future roles.
Clearly establishes and communicates goals and accountabilities; Looks for innovative approaches to address problems and drive continuous improvement in self, programs and processes; Assists to drive effective and smooth change initiatives in the agency by communicating, confirming, and seeking understanding.
Monitors and evaluates self performance Is self aware.
Takes ownership in performance and development.
Maintains two way communication Has open discussions regarding willingness to learn and develop.
Works with manager to identify development needs.
Has two-way communication with manager, considering areas for growth and development