What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Services Associate I position at Abacus?
REQ : 42545, 42694 BHDS Assistant
Job Duties :
Assist Behavioral Health (BH) or Developmental Services (DS) clinical staff in the treatment and case management functions and other programs related to client service delivery.
Representative Work Functions and Responsibilities
- Assist BH / DS clinical staff in gathering data for the formulation of client case management plans; and in compliance with state certification standards, carry out coordination of case management plans to assure effective client care.
- Document and / or report all necessary supportive activities related to client services to comply with agency quality assurance and state certification standards.
- Perform routine activities to assist clients in program operations to assure effective client care.
- Act in advisory capacity to identify needs and resources for the purpose of enhancing service providers to assist in the efforts to improve client care and the community's ability to respond.
- Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on then current workloads and department needs.
Minimum / Special / Additional Requirements : Requires and associate's degree in a human services filed OR any combination of education and experience equivalent to two (2) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for serving persons with intellectual disabilities (for DS positions) or infields such as human services, mental health or substance abuse. Must have a current and valid driver's license.
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