• Client Support Worker, Savannah

    State of Georgia (Chatham County, GA)


    Client Support Worker, Savannah, GA

    • Georgia - Chatham - Savannah (https://ga.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/70558/other-jobs-matching/location-only)

     

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    Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of - DBHDD

     

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    6 days ago Post Date

     

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    Under general supervision:

    + Assists with daily living activities at the person's home, in a daytime non-residential facility or a residential facility.

    + Observes and monitors client's behavior and charts observations and incidents.

    + Provides training of basic personal and social skills, simple academics, or work skills to consumers/students in a state school, hospital, juvenile detention facility, residence, group home, workshop, or supported employment environment.

    + May assist with meal preparation, ensuring or encouraging client group activity, providing transportation, and/or limited case management. Arranges for needed medical care and provides needed services to assure that medical care is obtained.

    + Assists in presentation of educational group lectures related to appropriate topics.

    + Assists with the development of an individual service/treatment plan for each assigned consumer/student.

    + Cares for individuals and families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care, and help in adjusting to new lifestyles.

    + Counsels and advises clients on behavioral problems, daily decision-making, and the resolution of minor problems. Instructs and advises clients/residents on daily living skills in one-on-one or group instruction.

    + Observes and monitors client behavior.

    + Participates in case reviews, consulting with the team to evaluate the client's needs and plan for continuing services.

    + Performs housekeeping duties, such as cleaning, washing clothes and dishes, and running errands.

    + Plans, shops for, and prepares meals, including special diets, and assists families in planning, shopping for, and preparing nutritious meals.

    + Prepares and maintains records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.

    + Provides transportation for clients/residents to appointments and activities

     

    For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/

    Employment Requirements

    To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

    The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

    • Drug Screening

    • TB Evaluation

    • Annual Influenza*

    *Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

     

    DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

     

    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.

     

    This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

     

    FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

     

    When applying for this position, you will be asked if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as stated below and may possibly be presented with additional questions to assess preferred qualifications. Preference will be given to applicants who meet one or more of the preferred qualifications and have demonstrated relevant experience clearly indicated in their work history.

     

    Qualifications - External

     

    High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of job-related experience providing social or direct care services to groups of special needs individuals in a human service setting; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Client Support Worker 1 (SSS010) or position equivalent.

     

    High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of job-related experience providing social or direct care services to groups of special needs individuals in a human service setting; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Client Support Worker 1 (SSS010) or position equivalent.

     

    Additional Information

     

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    + Requisition ID: SOC0F9B

    + Number of Openings: 2

    + Shift: Day Job

    + Posting End Date: Sep 7, 2025