HUMAN SERVICES WORKER I - 60005727

State of Florida • FL

101d • $34,760 - $34,760

About The Position

This is work responsible for providing residential care, assisting with enrichment activities and supporting the treatment, psychiatric rehabilitation, stabilization and recovery of people with a mental illness. As a Human Services Worker you will treat people in a respectful manner that preserves their dignity and rights and maintain a professional caregiver relationship with people served.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age at time of hire.
• Ability to attend a 1 - 2-week mandatory training course that will include completion of a CPR certification.
• Must be able to ambulate up and down a stairwell.
• Must be able to assist with evacuation of persons served during an emergency situation.
• Must have normal vision and hearing, including use of corrective devices.
• Must be able to work with or around cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Must be able to do repetitive movements with arms, hands, neck and head.
• Must be able to demonstrate competency in all areas of training, including physical activity such as CPR and MANDT.
• Must be able to bend, twist, turn, kneel, stoop, squat, push, pull, lift and walk extended distances.
• Must be able to lift and carry 20 pounds.
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for one hour without a break.
• Must be able to work 16 hour shifts on occasion.
• Must be able to remain alert while on duty.
• Must be able to drive an EZ Go or vehicle if job essential.

Responsibilities

• Preserving the rights, safety and security of people served by observing them at all times.
• Communicating with residents to develop a trusting caregiver relationship and identify signs of distress or health concerns.
• Intervening to separate residents from distressful stimuli and assist in resolving conflict.
• Ensuring that people served are not neglected, abused or exploited.
• Ensuring safety during medical or disaster emergencies.
• Escorting and transporting residents to appointments and activities.
• Providing group and leisure activities.
• Advocating for residents’ recovery.

Benefits

• Highly competitive set of employee benefits.
• Opportunities and training for advancement and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees