PRIMARY FUNCTION

Monitoring clients in the facility, charting behavioral observations and facilitating educational reading groups by performing the following duties.

SCOPE OF WORK

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.

1. Monitor and chart client behavior.
2. Assist with recreational activities.
3. Monitor medication.
4. Transport clients as required.
5. Submit incident reports as required.
6. Participate in client staffing and team meetings.
7. Perform House check, as required.
8. Enforce house rules and curfew.
9. Monitor urine drug screens.
10. Provide administrative support as required.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

1. Maintain client rights as defined by DCF.
2. Maintain the highest standards in ethical conduct and confidentiality.
3. Maintain clinical records in accordance with Agency standards.
4. Follow all established Agency policies and procedures.
5. Model ideals of integrity, loyalty, and teamwork.
6. Sustain a positive, caring, supportive, recovery-oriented environment.
7. The ability to comply with equal employment opportunity requirements.
8. The ability to comply with a workplace of dignity and respect.
9. The ability to take direction and guidance in a respectful manner from managers and supervisors.
10. The ability to follow out code of conduct and to interact in a respectful, professional manner in a teamwork setting.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High School

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Current Valid Florida Drivers License

RELATED EXPERIENCE

One to Two Years, preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports. Ability to speak effectively. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. Frequently required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Employee must occasionally work outside