Avita Community Partners

This job is located at Intensive Treatment and Recovery in Dahlonega, Georgia.This hourly part-time position is for weekend/third shift, and will be scheduled for Saturday-Sunday 8 p.m. - 8 a.m.

 

Job Duties:

 

Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of training and experience which has allowed the applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position.

 

All candidates must be 21 years of age with three (3) years of driving experience. Must have valid Georgia drivers license and no driver may have six (6) or more points against his/her license within the last five years. No driver may have had a DUI or suspended license within the last five years.

 

Preferred Qualifications: Completion of a Health Care Assistant certification or comparable technical certificate or diploma program.

 

Position Reference # - 209486 and 208593 (8a-8p)    

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A Peer Specialist is needed for the Dahlonega Behavioral Health Center to serve the Greater Lumpkin County Area. This position works with clients who have a severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) and co-occurring substance abuse disorders. Will provide case management, conduct groups and perform general peer support services. Will document all services in the Electronic Patient Record (ECR) Will transport clients in a company and/or personal vehicle. Must be certified as a Peer Specialist in the state of Georgia.www.gmhcn.org/peer-mentoring-forensic-peer-mentor

 

** Must be 21 years of age with three years of driving experience. Must have valid Georgia driver's license and no driver may have 6 or more points against his/her license within the last five years. No driver may have had a DUI or suspended license within the last five years.

 

**All applicants selected for a personal interview will be required to complete a basic typing skills assessment during the interview

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

**Positions may be filled before the closing (ending) date if a qualified candidate is selected.

**NOTE: All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview

 

Avita Community Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its service practices or employment practices with regard to race color, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, age, or national origin. The selected candidate will be subject to a FBI Criminal History Record Check. Applicants reserve the right to challenge the contents of a FBI Criminal History Record Check.

 

This is a full time position and is eligible for organizational benefits.Salary is based on education and experience.

 

High School with Peer Specialist Certification - 19,917.00/yrBachelor's Degree in a behavioral health related field with Peer Specialist certification - 23, 695.15/yrBachelor's Degree in a behavioral health related field with Peer Specialist certification and 1 year experience - 26,942.74/yr

 

Position Reference # - 210015

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Open to All Qualified Applicants

The Dahlonega Developmental Disabilities Service Center is in need of a Developmental Disabilities Professional (DDP) - Team Leader

This position is open to all qualified applicants.  

• Responsible for daily functionality of the center's services. 
• Will assist in the development of Individual Service Plans (ISP), monitor the implementation and delivery of ISP, Behavior Support Plan, and Crisis Plan and will complete necessary addendums. 
• Will complete HRST, Functional Behavioral Analysis and provide direct support to Developmental Disability clients. 
• Oversee and supervise the work activities of instructional and support staff. 
• Serve as management coordinator for staff support, staff in-service training, and family and community support programs. 

Must be willing and able to:
*have dependable transportation
*use your personal vehicle as often as needed to transport clients
*work alone with a group of ten developmentally disabled clients
*assist clients in the use of toilet/bathroom
*change diapers of adult clients
*visit clients in their homes
*assist physically disabled clients in and out of wheelchairs and vehicles
*assist disabled clients who cannot feed themselves independently
*Must complete required annual training.
 

Completion of a bachelor's degree in Social Work or a bachelor's degree in a relevant human services field AND two years of in-field service, one of which was in a supervisory position. 

Must have valid Georgia driver's license and no driver may have more than 6 points against his/her license within the last five years and no driver may have had a suspended or revoked license with the last five years. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to Multi-task
• Work Experience as a Developmental Disabilities Professional (DDP)
• Work Experience providing supervision to Community Resources Coordinators

The selected candidate will be subject to a FBI Criminal History Record Check. Applicants reserve the right to challenge the contents of a FBI Criminal History Record Check.

**All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview.**

AVITA Community Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its service practices or employment practices with regard to race color, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, age, or national origin.

This is a full time position and is eligible for company benefits.  

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The Community Support Team (CST) will serve Lumpkin, White, Habersham and Stephens Counites. The active team works with clients who have a severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) and co-occurring substance abuse disorders. Services are provided 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Job Duties:
 
• Provides a broad range of paraprofessional behavioral health and social services to clients and their families 
• Under supervision, will organize and facilitate group counseling. 
• Participates in treatment team planning, and performs crisis intervention 
• Will teach daily living skills to clients and will monitor/document progress toward treatment goals.
• May provide supportive counseling to clients and families and/or serve as a liaison for social services 
• Will transport clients as needed. Must be willing to use personal vehicle when necessary.
• Assists clients in locating and utilizing community resources including legal, medical, financial assistance, and other referral services.
• Counsels clients living in group homes and halfway houses; assists in pre-release and release planning. 
• Implements and organizes the delivery of specific social services within the community. 
• Implements life skills workshops and programs in behavior management, youth services, community and social services. 
• Monitors client’s progress towards treatment goals. 
• Provides short-term case management and referral services to clients with emergency situations 
• Will take rotating on-call duties 

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