The Direct Service Professional reports to the Program Coordinator and provides direct care services specialized to assist residents of the program in achieving their treatment goals, under the direct supervision of the Program Coordinator.
1. Assist in the accomplishment of the treatment plan for residents, under the supervision of the Program Coordinator.
5. Attend staff meetings as required, including weekly supervision meetings with the Program Coordinator.
9. Observe patient's physical condition and behavior; report significant changes to the Program Coordinator.
16. Other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator. Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
1. High School diploma plus 18 college units in a social service, healthcare, education or similar course of study and three (3) years' experience providing direct client services. OR Associate of Arts degree in a social work course of study and two (2) years' experience providing direct client services OR any four (4) year combination of experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to motivate clients to complete their program goals.
8. Recognize contraindications, side-effects, and signs of medication complications and report to the Program Coordinator.
10. Provide input to the Program Coordinator and/or QMRP-SW as relates to the treatment programs for the residents.
14. Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
17. Ability to pass a criminal background check.
18. Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, general physical, and TB test.
Must maintain good relationships with consumers, co-workers, government and civic representatives, as well as community members within whom the Agency is transacting business, and relate to them in a professional manner.