Behavioral Intervention Specialist
Job Duties for both Child and Adolescent Crisis Stabilization Unit - Decatur AND Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit:
Monitor clients during Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
· Complete admissions for new arrivals.
· Prepare clients’ belongings upon discharge.
· Monitor and assist clients during the hygiene routine.
· Assist clients with scheduled phone calls.
· Conduct safety checks for new admissions as well as current clients if necessary.
· Assist with manual holds/restraints.
· Monitor and assist during unit visitation.
· If necessary, minimally organize the unit.
· Conduct room sweeps for contraband or dangerous items.
· Complete daily client observations sheets for assigned client/s.
· Monitor group for appropriate client behaviors.
· Assist with “Receive and Evaluate” client/s.
· Complete the daily 24 hour report to document the client’s behaviors during the shift.
· Sit with 1:1 clients all day and ensure that they are never more than an arms-length away or without supervision.
· Transport clients if needed.
1st
Hours:
1st/2nd/3rd Shift(s)
APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE DEGREES, COPY OF DIPLOMA FOR HIGH SCHOOL/GED, and OFFICIAL COPY OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSE (If applicable) TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW.
To be considered, you must apply for this position through www. Ga.taleo.net below before the announcement closes. Your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum and any Preferred Qualifications.
Candidates for selection must pass a criminal background check (including finger-printing), pass a pre-employment drug screen, have a valid Georgia driver’s license, and a Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with policy.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
This position is unclassified, and employment is at-will. Candidates for this position are subject to a background check.