Client Support Worker (PRN/Hourly) - Mixtura Clubhouse - Norcross, GA. (Personal Services)
View Point Health
Job Title: Client Support Worker
Job Code: SSS010/ Client Support Worker 1
Shift: PRN/Hourly (19 up to hours per week) As scheduled by leadership
Job Hours: 10:00AM-7:00PM/Times May Vary
Base Location: Norcross, GA.
Division/Department/Program: Mixtura Clubhouse
MIXTURA prevention clubhouse program provides programs and services to children between the ages of 12 - 17 that address risky activities, such as gang violence, drug and substance abuse, difficulty meeting academic standards and health-related issues.
Participation is limited to children and youth who are not currently using or abusing alcohol and/or drugs and have no history of a substance use or abuse diagnosis and meet one of the following criteria:
Children or youth involved in ongoing detention and/or alternative school involvement in the past year.
Children or youth whose parent(s) have current addiction issues or have been treated for addiction.
Children or youth experiencing education or social issues that would make them at high risk for substance abuse issues.
Children who have siblings are currently receiving treatment for substance use disorder.
Under general supervision, assists with daily living activities at the person's home, in a daytime nonresidential 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.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Provides family group skills interventions weekly to caregivers and family members of the client members of the clubhouse.
Provides prevention education interventions to participants, via telehealth/in person.
Documents client activities in ECR within 24 hours.
Links caregivers with community resources according to their needs.
Monitors client's progress and compliance with the service plan as assessed by caregivers.
Writes timely progress notes that relate directly to the curriculum activities per session.
Identifies unmet needs, reviews available resources, and refers to adequate services.
Collects programmatic data (academic, assistance, behavior, surveys, etc.) and provides the information to Program Manager monthly.
Assists with Open Access activities and client application process.
Ability to cook nutritional meals to cohort members when in-person services deployed.
Ability to create fun and innovative programs, workshops, activities, field trips that support the progress of clubhouse members.
Transport clients using a 12-passenger van and participate in Clubhouse activities.
Conduct activities onsite and offsite outings.
Work with clients to establish goals and follow up on progress.
Participate in staffing to discuss member progress.
Complete Carelogic notes for member activities.
Enter Data into Clubhouse portal for all contact with members.
Other duties as assigned by Clubhouse Manager
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED AND six (6) months of relevant job-related training or experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with at risk youth and families in crisis.
Knowledge of community resources.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Good verbal and written skills.
Willing to travel to various counties in the region (eligible for mileage reimbursement)
Requirements/Competencies:
Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
Requires long periods of sitting/standing.
Must have valid Georgia driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy.
Candidates for selection must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting)
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens.
Any combination of training and experience, which would have enabled the applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities Note: This position does require a valid Georgia driver license.
Other related duties as assigned.
Benefits (for qualified employees):
State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts).
Company contributes 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan
Generous PTO - plus 9 holidays per year - and a paid Cultural/Spiritual/Service Day!
No employee deduction for Social Security - means more money in your paycheck!
Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology, and travel.
Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
Clinical supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available.
Flexible hours available, including telehealth from home!
View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area. It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
