CS Active Treatment Facilitator

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Dover, NH - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 12 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Make a Difference with DHSS

Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being fostering self-sufficiency and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.

We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.

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Summary Statement

Delaware Psychiatric Center (DPC) Jane E. Mitchell (JEM) Active Treatment Facilitator are tasked with providing treatment groups for (42) bed 35 male and 7 female client population housed in the Mitchell building also being supervised under the criminal justice system. The program is designed to meet incarcerated individuals mental health treatment goals while in a behavioral healthcare setting. The ATF performs therapeutic sessions while documenting progress. The ATF is responsible for assessments and running a number of therapeutic groups daily.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
  • Serves as team leader mentoring less experienced staff and leading therapeutic groups.
  • Implements treatment plans through individual/group therapeutic activities/topics and leads group sessions.
  • Updates written record of therapeutic sessions noting progress/problems/possible solutions.
  • Intervenes in crisis situations using appropriate therapeutic techniques.
  • Observes/records/reports any unusual behavior/significant behavior changes.
  • Observes/supervises clients/patients/residents ensuring appropriate location/safety/security.
  • Plans conducts/participates in individual/group social activities on and off campus.
  • May work with public/private sector to define/establish employment opportunities for client/patient/ client/patient/resident regarding employment behavior.
  • Participates in inter-disciplinary team meetings to provide input on client needs strengths and weakness and discuss client/patient/resident progress to assist the teams development of clients individual program plan.
  • Performs preventive maintenance and general cleaning of training materials work areas and equipment such as equipment such as/not limited to beds/bed rails/wheelchairs/splints/braces/adaptive mealtime equipment/various assistive technology devices.
  • May drive/ride van to transport/accompany client/patient/resident to and from the facility or around grounds.
  • May monitor vital signs as directed by professional staff.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Active Treatment Facilitator
Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

  1. Knowledge of instructing and assisting clients in developing functional social recreational and vocational skills.
  2. Knowledge of working with persons with disabilities.
  3. Knowledge of applying laws rules regulations standards policies and procedures.
  4. Knowledge of narrative report writing.

Additional Posting Information

This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.

Conditions of Hire

Criminal background check:A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicableterms and conditions of employment in accordance with Title 29 Chapter 59 and Title 19 Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to ourJob Seeker Resources.

DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment job title and job duties. For education and training list name of educational provider training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab .

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling or by visiting . You may also call or email for additional applicant services support.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.

IntroductionMake a Difference with DHSSOur mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being fostering self-sufficiency and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family inde...
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Key Skills

  • Experience Working With Students
  • Communication skills
  • Classroom Experience
  • Data Collection
  • Adult Education
  • Meeting Facilitation
  • Calculus
  • LMS
  • Teaching
  • Training & Development
  • Exercise Planning
  • Remedy

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