HUMAN SERVICES WORKER I - 60005727

State of Florida • CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL

25d • Onsite

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. This training could be scheduled during day, weekend, and evening hours.
• 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, as appropriate, in all areas of training, some of which requires 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 physically operate all equipment necessary to do job tasks.
• 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
• Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
• Must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S.

Nice To Haves

• Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.

Responsibilities

• Preserving the rights, safety and security of people served by observing them at all times to learn what type of environment and interactions make them feel safe, secure and calm and to identify distressful stimuli or triggers.
• Providing ward coverage.
• Escorting to and from activities and appointments to ensure that they arrive safely.
• Monitoring during meals to monitor intake and ensure that they don’t choke or trade food.
• Observing when a person served is placed on special observation status to address dangerous or high risk behaviors.
• Assessing for release criteria and immediately identifying health needs that may arise when a restrictive intervention such as seclusion or restraints is used.
• Communicating with people served at all times to develop a trusting, caregiver relationship and identify signs of distress or health concerns.
• Assuring a person that he or she is safe, helping them develop trust in you as a caregiver and identifying signs of distress or health concerns when a person served is placed on special observation status, in the seclusion room or in restraints.
• Separating people from distressful stimuli and assisting in resolving conflict.
• Ensuring that people served are not neglected, abused or exploited; or ensuring that it is reported to the abuse hotline if they are.
• Ensuring safety during medical or disaster emergencies.
• Ensuring safety when a person served is exhibiting a behavior dangerous to self or others, which may involve the use of physical holds and placing people served in a seclusion room or mechanical restraints.
• Participating in service planning and ensuring adherence to plans.
• Working with residents to ensure completion of daily living activities.
• Maintaining a safe environment by proactively using verbal and non-verbal communication and intervention skills in accordance with our non-coercive strategies and trauma-informed care.
• Documenting information factually and objectively.
• Providing safe and supportive observations, accurate assessments and effectively monitoring residents as assigned.
• Escorting and transporting residents to appointments, activities, etc.
• Providing group and leisure activities.
• Advocating for residents’ recovery.
• Building and maintaining appropriate relationships and interactions with residents, families, providers, co-workers.
• Assisting residents in completing oral care, bathing, and showering as well as driving them to facilities and medical appointments etc.

Benefits

• Evening and Night Shift positions will receive a 3.00 per hour shift differential.
• Growth Opportunities: With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed