HUMAN SERVICES WORKER I

Human Services Worker I

Evening and night shift positions will receive a $3.00 per hour shift differential. This posting will be used to fill position vacancies in Career Service. Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.

What will you do: This is work responsible for providing residential care, assisting with enrichment activities and supporting the treatment, psychiatric rehabilitation, stabilization and recovery of people with a mental illness. As a Human Services Worker you will treat people in a respectful manner that preserves their dignity and rights and maintain a professional caregiver relationship with people served.

How you will make an impact: The incumbent is responsible for preserving the rights, safety and security of people served by observing them: At all times to learn what type of environment and interactions make them feel safe, secure and calm and to identify distressful stimuli or triggers: When providing ward coverage. When escorting to and from activities and appointments to ensure that they arrive safely. During meals to monitor intake and ensure that they don't choke or trade food. When a person served is placed on special observation status to address dangerous or high risk behaviors. When a restrictive intervention such as seclusion or restraints is used to assess for release criteria and immediately identify health needs that may arise. Communicating with them: At all times to develop a trusting, caregiver relationship and identify signs of distress or health concerns. When a person served is placed on special observation status, in the seclusion room or in restraints to assure the person that he or she is safe, help them develop trust in you as a caregiver and identify signs of distress or health concerns. Intervening: To separate them from distressful stimuli and assist in resolving conflict. To ensure that people served are not neglected, abused or exploited; or to ensure that it is reported to the abuse hotline if they are. To ensure safety during medical or disaster emergencies. To ensure safety when a person served is exhibiting a behavior dangerous to self or others, which may involve the use of physical holds and placing people served in a seclusion room or mechanical restraints.

Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age at time of hire Ability to attend a 1 - 2-week mandatory training course that will include completion of a CPR certification. This training could be scheduled during day, weekend, and evening hours. Physical agility requirements for Direct Care Staff: Must be able to ambulate up and down a stairwell. Must be able to assist with evacuation of persons served during an emergency situation. Must have normal vision and hearing, including use of corrective devices. Must be able to work with or around cleaning chemicals and supplies. Must be able to do repetitive movements with arms, hands, neck and head. Must be able to demonstrate competency, as appropriate, in all areas of training, some of which requires physical activity such as; CPR and MANDT Must be able to bend, twist, turn, kneel, stoop, squat, push, pull, lift and walk extended distances. Must be able to physically operate all equipment necessary to do job tasks. Must be able to lift and carry 20 pounds. Must be able to sit and/or stand for one hour without a break. Must be able to work 16 hour shifts on occasion. Must be able to remain alert while on duty. Must be able to drive an EZ Go or vehicle if job essential

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Service Planning: Participates in service planning and ensures adherence to plans. Daily Living Skills: Works with resident to ensure completion of daily living activities. Crisis Management: Maintains a safe environment by proactively using verbal and non-verbal communication and intervention skills in accordance with our non-coercive strategies and trauma-informed care. Documentation: Documents information factually and objectively. Observation, Assessment, & Monitoring: Provides safe and supportive observations, accurate assessments and effectively monitoring residents as assigned. Escort & Transport: Escorts and transports residents to appointments, activities, etc. Activities: Provides group and leisure activities. Advocacy: Advocates for residents' recovery. Build Relationships: Builds and maintains appropriate relationships and interactions with residents, families, providers, co-workers.

This position will require night, weekend, and holiday work; including working on scheduled off duty days and various shifts. This position has also been designated as an essential position. Incumbents are expected to work during emergency situations or natural disasters and may be required to work before, during and beyond normal work hours/days. The incumbent in this position will work with residents who have been charged with felony offenses and may have psychiatric disorders. The incumbent in this position will assist residents in completing oral care, bathing, and showering as well as driving them to facilities and medical appointments etc.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on click.appcast.io). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.