Residential Services Specialist 2 (WAE)
Job Location:
Jackson, MO - USA
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Job Summary
- About this Job
- Division: The Community Group Homes Department at the Eastern Louisiana Mental Health SystemThe mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation treatment habilitation and consultation for adults. Programs provided include inpatient interventions jail-based evaluations supervised group home and residential programs forensic evaluation care custody and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric are a coordination with the total system of care in Louisiana.
ELMHS is looking for a Residential Services Specialistwho will support residents in their daily routines and will help them to build the skills needed to successfully transition back into the community. ELMHS is also looking for someone who will combine learned skills in communication and de-escalation to help promote safety and maintain a therapeutic environment for residents in our community homes. - Minimum Qualifications
One year of training or experience in providing behavioral health or developmentally disabled services or psychiatric patient care; OR
Twelve semester hours in education psychology counseling social work sociology child guidance or nursing.- Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
- Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
- Instructs guides and assists residents with routine and elementary self-help skills group activities indoor and outdoor recreational activities and hygiene.
- Provides care according to the treatment plan with positive behavioral management methods and participates in client reviews and staffing.
- Administers or supervises the administration of prescribed medications in accordance with specific instructions and drug orders once Drug Administration Course is successfully completed.
- Escorts and supervises residents during off-ground activities doctor visits shopping; provides accountability for assigned residents at all times.
- Monitors group home for cleanliness and reports needed repairs and maintenance to supervisor in a timely manner.
- Assists supervisory staff with employee orientation and provides input regarding residential services specialist trainees.
- Attends in-service training as required and completes annual competencies during employee birth month.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisory staff within the limits of certification and level of competency; and according to established and accepted standards of care accreditation and licensure requirements.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: WAE (not to exceed 1245 hours in a 12-month period)
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).Resumeswill not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Destiny Jackson
ELMHS/Human Resources DepartmentLouisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Required Experience:
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