Health Services Technician - Aspire Behavioral Health & DD Services

GENERAL NATURE OF WORK: Under direct supervision, performs assigned direct care activities, basic nursing procedures and training for consumers. Implements assigned parts of the individualized treatment plans. Assists consumers in learning daily living skills, participates in recreational and social activities and accompanies consumers to appointments and activities. Observes and documents consumer behavior.

QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of training and experience that would have enabled the applicant to have acquired the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Proof of high school diploma or GED is required.

OTHER DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS APPLICABLE TO THIS POSITION: Six months of experience performing direct care activities, basic nursing procedures and/or training for persons with physical disabilities, developmental disabilities, mental health, and/or addictive diseases disabilities.

(X) A pre-employment physical required for appointment to position.

(X) A fingerprint criminal records investigation required for appointment to position.

(X) Pre-employment drug testing and random alcohol/drug testing required for appointment to position.

(X) Males between 18 and 26 years of age required to present proof of having registered with the Selective Services System as required by federal law or of being exempt from such registration.

( ) An official transcript required from the college that granted your hours and/or degree. The transcript (Primary Source) will need to be furnished to the Personnel Department.

ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Complete application in exact accordance with instructions on how to complete the work history. Describe background in full and make certain application is signed and dated by applicant. Applications must include a telephone number where the applicant can be reached during the daytime. Incomplete applications, applications with insufficient detail, or applications that are otherwise unacceptable may be returned and can result in applicants not being considered for the position.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status. Only applicants selected for an interview will be notified. All qualified applicants will be considered; but may not necessarily receive an interview.

An applicant who has a disability which requires special accommodation should contact Personnel at (229) 430-4433

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: (Mark type of recruitment. More than one type may be selected.)

(X) This announcement is open to all qualified applicants.

(X) This announcement is open to all current Aspire BH & DD Services employees who meet minimum qualifications for the position. They include one year of continuous employment in current position, no disciplinary actions, investigations or incidents.

Aspire Behavioral Health & Developmental Disability Services does not refuse services or employment to anyone based on race, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, or religious or political opinions or affiliations.

THIS POSITION IS COVERED UNDER THE GEORGIA MERIT SYSTEM OF PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION AND MUST BE FILLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE STATE PERSONNEL BOARD.