Client Support Wkr/Peer Specialist - GRHS, Savannah, GA
About The Position
Under general 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.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED and more than (24) months of job-related training; or experience providing social or direct care services to groups of special needs individuals in a human service setting; or (12) months of experience at the lower level Client Support Worker 2 or equivalent role.
Nice To Haves
- One Year experience in adult mental health/hospital setting.
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist (CTRS) or Bachelor’s Degree in a related therapeutic discipline from an accredited college or university.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Prepares and maintains records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
- Provides transportation for clients/residents to appointments and activities
Benefits
- Robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
