OPIOID RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM 652- PARAPROFESSIONAL - SOCIAL SERVICE TECH 1
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 and Director, provide direct service to adult men 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
- Facilitate urine drug screens and breathlyzer screens to clients
Communication:
- Acts as a role model to demonstrate appropriate communication skills between other staff and clients
- 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
- Observes self-administration of medication for clients
- Documents observations and care provided in the clients’ individual medical record and/or unit logs (bed checks, etc.) as indicated
- Conduct walk-throughs of the building to ensure client safety
- Assist clients in keeping medical or psychiatric appointments
- Transport clients to off-site programming and/or appointments as indicated or ordered
- Verify documents pertaining to clients planned leave
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 www.dekcsb.org/careers
DeKalb CSB is an equal opportunity employer regarding disability under VEVRRA and ADA
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
- Pay Type Hourly
- 3100 Clifton Springs Rd, Decatur, GA 30034, USA