CRISIS CSU - PARAPROFESSIONAL - SOCIAL SERVICE TECH 1

445 Winn Way, Decatur, GA 30030, USA ● 450 Winn Way, Decatur, GA 30030, USA ● 455 Winn Way, Decatur, GA 30030, USA Req #787
Friday, October 13, 2023

DeKalb Community Service Board (CSB) is an innovative, community-based behavioral health and developmental disabilities services organization located in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, offering a full range of mental health services, developmental disabilities programs and substance abuse treatment to more than 11,000 citizens annually who are uninsured and underinsured.
 
As a public, not-for-profit organization, the DeKalb CSB operates more than 20 locations in DeKalb County with a diverse workforce of more than 500 direct-care and support staff.

Our staff of physicians, nurses, clinicians and support personnel is dedicated to helping our clients and their families recover from these debilitating disabilities and resume productive lives. We strive to provide the highest quality, evidence-based services in the least restrictive settings, and we envision a community in which disabilities no longer limit potential. DeKalb CSB is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Read more on our recent CARF accreditation here. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under general supervision of Program Manager, provide direct service to adults in substance use treatment residential program.

 

Assessment:

  • Day-to-day observation of clients
  • Ongoing assessment of the treatment environment to maintain a safe and effective milieu
  • Synthesize information from shift reports to ensure effective implementation of treatment plans

Communication:

  • Acts as a role model to demonstrate appropriate communication skills 
  • Provides mediation for clients in conflict situations and seeks professional assistance from supervisor when needed 
  • Immediately communicates issues of safety and/or client health changes to supervisor

Delivery of services:

  • Provide basic nursing care and training for clients admitted to the program
  • Documents observations and care provided in the clients’ individual medical record and/or unit logs (bed checks, etc.) as indicated
  • Transport clients to off-site programming and/or appointments as indicated or ordered. Transports non-combative clients locally to community appointments.

 

Working Conditions:
Works in residential setting. Evening Shift 3:00pm- 11:45pm. May be required to work holidays, weekends, or evenings.

 

Minimum Training & Experience:

High school diploma.  Applicants will be required to provide a current three-year (3) Motor Vehicle Report prior to interview. Previous work experience working in a psychiatric/mental health setting.

 

 

 

 

 

Pre-employment drug screening may be required. Selected applicant will be subject of an FBI Criminal History Record Check, and the applicant has the right to challenge the contents of their Criminal History Record Information, should they choose to do so. This employer participates in E-Verify.

 

For more information visit Claratel – Helping make brighter tomorrows.  

Claratel CSB is an equal opportunity employer regarding disability under VEVRRA and ADA

As a part of the pre-employment process, the selected applicant will undergo an FBI Criminal History Records check, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check and drug screening. Direct Care positions may require Tuberculosis (TB) testing.

DeKalb Community Service Board participates in E-Verify (Company ID: 226305).

 
Our Mission: DeKalb Community Service Board strives to provide the right service, for the right person, at the right time.

Our Vision: The DeKalb Community Service Board envisions a community in which disabilities no longer limit potential.

Our Values:
•Providing inspirational leadership in marshaling resources to achieve our vision
•Being an industry leader in public sector service delivery
•Having talented and well trained staff that is client and mission focused
•Offering a full service continuum with a collaborative spirit
•Being the provider of choice, the employer of choice and the board of choice

Other details

  • Job Family Paraprofessional
  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Employment Indicator REGULAR
  • Required Education High School
Location on Google Maps
  • 445 Winn Way, Decatur, GA 30030, USA
  • 450 Winn Way, Decatur, GA 30030, USA
  • 455 Winn Way, Decatur, GA 30030, USA