Address
Form of workWhat You'll Do:
- Provides in-house services to clients in the community who have been referred by Franklin County Community Treatment Teams:
- Working with the case manager, implements intervention plans addressing the problems which necessitated the referral;
- Assesses clients progress toward meeting treatment goals & documents same;
- Oobserves & monitors behavior & symptoms;
- Provides mental health services (e.g. relapse prevention education) & supportive services (e.g., community adjustment activities) for clients residing in various community settings;
- Assists/trains/participates in direct care & supervision to clients to help them identify, understand and acquire & maintain those skills (e.g., independent living skills instruction) necessary for successful community transition from the hospital to the community & maintaining successful adjustment to community living;
- Communicates pertinent information to appropriate supervisor; communicates with fellow Home Based Support Service (HBSS) staff members in written & oral forms regarding client's progress, needs, status & activities;
- Engages clients in conversation; provides for a safe environment; accompanies clients as needed to activities, appointments & community-based services; implements appropriate therapeutic precautions.
- Performs charting & required documentation. Attends & participates in meetings & mandated trainings; meets with agencies/individuals as required.
- Performs variety of miscellaneous duties (e.g., light housekeeping in patient areas & living quarters; identifies & reports safety concerns; attends & completes required trainings & educational programs; shops for/with patients for clothing &/or personal belongings; provides clerical support).
This is a second shift position
What's in it for you:
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
- Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
- Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
Employee Development Funds
- The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
- OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary. In Department of Developmental Disabilities, must also possess a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalence pursuant to Chapter 5123:2-3-01(F) (1) (c).For positions that require operation of motor vehicle to transport consumers to recreational, educational &/or occupational activities, a valid driver's license is required.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
