HUMAN SERVICES WORKER I - 60005727

State of Florida

6d • 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.

The incumbent is responsible for 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: When providing ward coverage. When escorting to and from activities and appointments to ensure that they arrive safely. During meals to monitor intake and ensure that they don’t choke or trade food. When a person served is placed on special observation status to address dangerous or high risk behaviors. When a restrictive intervention such as seclusion or restraints is used to assess for release criteria and immediately identify health needs that may arise.

Communicating with them at all times to develop a trusting, caregiver relationship and identify signs of distress or health concerns. When a person served is placed on special observation status, in the seclusion room or in restraints to assure the person that he or she is safe, help them develop trust in you as a caregiver and identify signs of distress or health concerns.

Intervening to separate them from distressful stimuli and assist in resolving conflict. To ensure that people served are not neglected, abused or exploited; or to ensure that it is reported to the abuse hotline if they are. To ensure safety during medical or disaster emergencies. To ensure 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.

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, 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
• Service Planning: Participates in service planning and ensures adherence to plans.
• Daily Living Skills: Works with resident to ensure completion of daily living activities.
• Crisis Management: Maintains 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.
• Documentation: Documents information factually and objectively.
• Observation, Assessment, & Monitoring: Provides safe and supportive observations, accurate assessments and effectively monitoring residents as assigned.
• Escort & Transport: Escorts and transports residents to appointments, activities, etc.
• Activities: Provides group and leisure activities.
• Advocacy: Advocates for residents’ recovery.
• Build Relationships: Builds and maintains appropriate relationships and interactions with residents, families, providers, co-workers.
• 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.
• Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.
• We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.
• 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.
• Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Providing residential care
• Assisting with enrichment activities
• Supporting the treatment, psychiatric rehabilitation, stabilization and recovery of people with a mental illness
• Treating people in a respectful manner that preserves their dignity and rights
• Maintaining a professional caregiver relationship with people served
• Preserving the rights, safety and security of people served by observing them
• Providing ward coverage
• Escorting to and from activities and appointments
• Monitoring during meals
• Addressing dangerous or high risk behaviors when a person served is placed on special observation status
• Assessing for release criteria and identifying health needs when a restrictive intervention is used
• Developing a trusting, caregiver relationship and identifying signs of distress or health concerns
• Assuring safety and helping to develop trust when a person served is on special observation status, in seclusion, or in restraints
• Separating individuals from distressful stimuli and assisting in resolving conflict
• Ensuring people served are not neglected, abused, or exploited
• Ensuring safety during medical or disaster emergencies
• Ensuring safety when a person served is exhibiting a behavior dangerous to self or others
• 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
• Documenting information factually and objectively
• Providing safe and supportive observations, accurate assessments and effectively monitoring residents
• 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
• Driving residents to facilities and medical appointments

Benefits

• Growth Opportunities: With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all.
• 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