What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Service Specialist (PT Over Night) position at TELLURIAN INC?
Job Details
Description
Human Services Specialist
Reports To: Program Supervisor
Department: Adult Residential Program (ARP)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Travel: 20%
Job Status: PT TUES-WED OVER-NIGHT & FRI PM (24 Hours Weekly)
Shift/Schedule: Varied
Are you ready to make a real difference? Join our passionate team and help transform lives by providing a safe, supportive environment for individuals facing behavioral health challenges, addiction, and homelessness. We believe in the power of recovery, offering personalized care that combines psychology and medicine to meet people where they are on their unique journey. Our certified, compassionate team is at the forefront of innovative programs and treatments, empowering individuals to rebuild their lives and return to the community as confident, productive members. If you're driven by purpose and want to be part of a movement that fosters lasting change, we want you on our team!
Position Summary
Under supervision, the Human Services Specialist is responsible for assisting with the daily functions of the program unit and patient care working within a treatment team model. The Human Services Assistant, following AODA/Mental Health program policies and procedures, provides direct services to clients, and following through on previously determined AODA/Mental Health goals. The Human Services Assistant must conduct themselves in an ethical and professional manner in keeping with program and company philosophies and policies. High-quality professional relationships as exemplified by honesty, respect and fairness must be maintained at all times.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
Persons occupying this position must be able to perform all essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Essential Functions
- Follow program policies of the Adult Residential Program
- Process admissions, provide daily client care and administer medications within the Adult Residential Program
- Chart admissions 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 crisis situations.
- Maintain effective working relationships with members of program team.
- With direction, assist in referring clients to appropriate AODA/Mental Health services.
- Assist clinicians/supervisors, when directed.
- 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
- Perform all other duties deemed appropriate by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in health/social services,
- 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
