What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Service Specialist position at Tellurian Behavioral Health?
Location: Madison/Dane County
Position Summary
Under supervision, the Human Services Specialist is responsible for assisting with the daily functions of the program units and patient care working within a treatment team model. The Human Services Specialist, following AODA/Mental Health program policies and procedures, provides direct services to clients and follows through on previously determined AODA/Mental Health goals. The Human Services Specialists must conduct themselves ethically and professionally in keeping with program and company philosophies and policies. High-quality professional relationships as exemplified by honesty, respect, and fairness must be always maintained.
This is an on-call role, with the ability to work full-time hours depending on availability. On-call staff will receive a stipend for their on-call days/nights. This is a perfect opportunity to be able to build your schedule around what works for you!
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
Persons occupying this position must be able to perform all essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Essential Functions
- Follow the program policies of the programs.
- Process admissions, provide daily client care, and administer medications within the Program guidelines.
- Chart admissions, discharges, and interactions with clients.
- Maintain a safe, secure, clean environment for clients and staff.
- Maintain familiarity with client AODA/Mental Health treatment/service plans and assist in follow-through of same.
- Maintain all required certifications.
- Intervene in AODA/Mental Health crises.
- Maintain effective working relationships with members of the program team.
- With direction, assist in referring clients to appropriate AODA/Mental Health services.
- Assist clinicians/supervisors, when directed and as needed.
- Plan and participate in program groups, recreation, and other activities with the staff, as assigned.
- Transport clients to appointments, meetings, or organized events and drive to pick up medications using the company vehicle as needed.
- Perform all other duties deemed appropriate by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in health/social services,
- OR High School Diploma and two years paid experience in a similar position.
- CNA is beneficial but not required.
- Valid Driver's License
- Good written and oral presentation skills.
- Knowledge of MS Office, Word, and Excel programs
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift 15-20lbs.
The employee must pass a drug screen and criminal background check and be free of offenses prohibiting employment under DHS 12, Wis Admin. Code at the time of employment, and annually thereafter.
The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.
Tellurian is an equal opportunity employer that fully supports equal access for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or testing, family and medical leave, and sexual orientation. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth a complaint in good faith to the employer or government agency, participate in said investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.
