Human Services Professional
- Employer
- Wellspring Living Inc.
- Location
- Dallas, Georgia
- Closing date
- Jun 24, 2022
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- Focus Areas
- Human Services, Mental Health / Crisis Intervention, Youth Development
- Job Function
- Administrative / Clerical, Child Care / After school / Counselor, Direct Service / Social Service, Social Work / Counseling
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Degree Level
- Bachelors
- Willingness to Travel
- up to 25%
- Experience Level
- Entry-level
Human Services Professional (HSP)
Organization Type: Non-Profit, Faith-Based, 100+ Employees
Position Type: Full-Time; Salaried Exempt
Direct Report: Lead Human Services Professional & Program Coordinator
Department: Receiving Center
Hours: 40+ hours per week; work hours will vary to overlap some early mornings, late evenings and weekends; on call rotation required – 1 week per month
Travel Requirements: Moderate
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Psychology or any Human Services related field required. Masters degree preferred.
Experience:
- Must have a minimum of two years of prior expericence in Social Services case management.
Position Summary: The Human Services Professional (HSP) coordinates services for up to 16 youth at Wellspring Living’s Receiving Hope Center. It is the HSP’s responsibility to ensure that the educational, medical, emotional, and social needs of each participant are met. This position is also responsible for providing and/or coordinating ancillary and social services for participants. The HSP maintains feedback and ongoing communication with participants, guardians, and service providers. The role schedules and may accompany clients to appointments and other obligations. The HSP is responsible for contributing to the program structure and maintaining participant records according to industry standards.
Position Duties & Responsibilities (Included but are not limited to):
- Completing and passing the RBWO Foundations 120 hour in class course.
- RBWO Monthly Summary
- RBWO Monthly Summary
Qualifications:
• Participation in all required trainings and competency in areas of training content
• If a master’s level candidate, willingness to pursue or maintain professional licensure by the state of Georgia.
• Never have been shown by credible evidence (e.g., a court or jury, a department investigation, or other reliable evidence) to have abused, neglected, sexually exploited, or deprived a child or adult or to have subjected any person to serious injury as a result of intentional or grossly serious injury as a result of intentional or grossly negligent misconduct as evidenced by an oral or written statement to this effect obtained at the time of application and evidence of having made efforts to obtain and evaluate references from previous employers
• Documentation of at least two professional, educational or personal references that attest to the capability of performing the duties of the position and to the suitability of working with or around children
• Satisfactory preliminary criminal history background check determination and a satisfactory fingerprint records check determination as required by law
• Satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)
• Documentation from a licensed physician or other licensed healthcare professional of a health screening examination within thirty (30) days of hiring sufficient in scope to identify conditions that may place residents at risk of infection, injury or improper care
• Current evidence of successful completion of a biennial training program in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and a triennial training program in first aid which have been offered by a certified or licensed healthcare professional; such programs shall be completed within the first year of employment
Skills:
• Leadership, influence, and people management
•Strength-based tendencies
• Crisis management
• Communication and collaboration
• Discretion and confidentiality for sensitive or restricted information
• Efficiency and time management across multiple priorities
• Relationship management across Wellspring Living participants, staff, and partners
Character Requirements:
• Service driven
• Relationship focused
• Reliable independent contributor
• Self-motivated
• Flexible
• Team player
PhysicalRequirements
• Ability to administer physical restraints as governed by the policies and procedures of the program.
• Ability to drive company vehicles as needed
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