Mental Health LPN - Full Time Evenings

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Job Title: LPN / Medical Dept Supervisor - YCA Ft. Department of Defense Job Requisition ID: JR0000003506 Shift: Any (United States of America) Compensation Details: $50,000

Job Description: The purpose of the Youth Challenge Program (YCP) is to recruit, enroll, and train at‑risk youth who have left high school without a diploma (dropouts or expulsions) to complete work on their General Educational Development (GED) Diploma, and to receive life skills training. The program is structured similar to a US Army basic training company, providing military structure and discipline, drill and ceremony, self‑control and motivation. Eight core components form the basis of the curriculum: academic excellence; vocational training; health, hygiene and sex education; and, community involvement/community service projects. The program is drug‑free, gang‑free, and tobacco‑free. In addition, 40 hours of service learning is required of all cadets in order to graduate. The majority of the graduates continue on to post‑secondary school education, vocational‑technical training, full‑time employment, military enlistment, or some combination of these. With campuses at Fort Stewart in Hinesville and Fort Gordon in Augusta, Georgia’s YCP is one of the most successful “at‑risk” youth programs in the nation, graduating over 20,000 cadets since the program’s inception in 1993.

SPECIFIC DUTIES OF THE LPN / MEDICAL DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR The Medical Department at YCA Ft Eisenhower provides for and oversees the medical and dental needs of all cadets, to include those with mental health and behavior issues. The Supervisor must keep the Campus Director, Deputy Director and other key staff members informed of all cadets physical and mental well‑being.

Typical responsibilities of the Medical Department supervisor include:

Consulting and coordinating with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate client care plans.

Documents all actions as required into records and the data base.

Delivering appropriate standard of medical care, to include adhering to HIPPA.

Trains and orients new staff, as well as conduct in-service training of existing staff concerning procedures of the YCA clinic and their responsibility;

Manage the drug testing program (tests candidates/cadets);

The Medical Department Supervisor will also be expected to do the following:

Serve as a subject matter expert on obtaining medical clearances during the cadet screening process.

Visit the other YCA campus as part of overall on‑job training and professional development.

Present a medical department briefing to Academy staff during the bi‑annual week of staff train‑up

The selected candidate must be willing to work a flexible schedule when needed, which may include evenings, weekends or additional hours. Job experience working with “at‑risk” youth; Skill in completing administrative activities to include proficiency in using MicroSoft Office software; Possession of a valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License (CDL);

Selected applicant must pass a pre‑employment background investigation, which includes a Georgia criminal records search, a national fingerprint scan, a pre‑employment drug test (post‑hire will be placed in the pool for the State Random Drug Testing Program), AND a post‑employment federal background investigation, which includes a national criminal records search.

“AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE” Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e‑mail. Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma/GED and completion of a LPN Program through an approved Georgia Nursing Board; or Vocational/Technical degree from an accredited college and current Georgia license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse and two (2) years of experience in a team lead, supervisory or leadership role; or one (1) year experience required at the lower level Licensed Practical Nurse 3 (HCT032) or position equivalent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.

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