Advantage Behavioral Health
Job Description
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C&A SA Prevention Grant Coordinator
Program Supervisor
Non-Exempt
2 (Low Risk)
November 2013
11
70718
Position summary: Assists with daily living activities at the person's home, in a
daytime non-residential facility or a residential facility. Observes and monitors clients
behavior and charts observations and incidents. Provides training of basic personal and
social skills, simple academics, or work skills to consumers. May assist with meal
preparation, ensuring or encouraging client group activity, providing transportation,
and/or limited case management. Supervises and plans work of assigned staff.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assists with the development of an individual service/treatment plan for each
assigned consumer/student
1. Provides appropriate input in developing and maintaining a network of
community contacts.
2. Provides appropriate input in strategy or review staffing and committees to
facilitate linkages and communication.
3. Provides appropriate information and/or input in meetings pertaining to case
management and/or case collaboration.
2. Cares for individuals and families during periods of incapacitation, family
disruption or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care, and help
in adjusting to new lifestyles
1. Attends seminars and meetings when available.
2. Maintains a continuing education program by attending in-service training
when scheduled.
3. Maintains knowledge by reading up-to-date articles, books, etc.
3. Counsels and advises clients on behavioral problems, daily decision-making,
and the resolution of minor problems
1. Operates personal or state vehicle and observes all safety laws and agency
procedures.
2. Maintains a valid and appropriate license to operate their assigned vehicle.
3. Reports any vehicle problems to supervisor in a timely manner.
4. Transports, or makes arrangements to transport, patient/client/consumer to
appointments within organization or to community support services in a timely
manner.
4. Instructs and advises clients/residents on daily living skills in one-on-one or
group instruction
5. Monitors program operation to assure financial solvency and fiscal appropriate
operations.
6. Assures program meets clinical mission and maintains an appropriate
environment for consumers.
7. Assures program complies with all local, state and federal laws.
8. Observes and monitors client behavior
9. Participates in case reviews, consulting with the team to evaluate the client's
needs and plan for continuing services
11. Plans, organizes and conducts in-service training for staff
12. Plans, shops for, and prepares meals, including special diets, and assists
families in planning, shopping for, and preparing nutritious meals
13. Prepares and maintains records of client progress and services performed,
reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor
14. Provides transportation for clients/residents to appointments and activities
Minimum Qualifications: Three years experience providing social or direct care
services to groups of special needs individuals in a human services setting OR
Associate degree in a related field and two years of related experience OR Bachelor's
degree in a related field and one year of related experience OR One year experience at
the lower level or position equivalent
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s in a related field with a minimum one year’s
experience delivering direct support PLUS one year’s supervisory experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Georgia Drivers License
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand;
walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel,
crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift
and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristic described her are
representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Exposure Class 2 – Low risk. May handle specimens, assist with client care or be
called in to assist in emergency situations.
The employee generally works indoors in a climate controlled environment. The noise
level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employees must adhere to Bloodborne Pathogen and Safety Standards.
Positions designated as Essential Personnel may be required to report to work or
remain at work during emergency operations.