Human Service Specialist
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TELLURIAN INC
WI
Summary
The Human Services Specialist assists with daily program functions and provides direct patient care within a residential treatment team. Responsibilities include charting interactions, administering medications, managing crisis situations, and transporting clients to appointments.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Femrite Campus - Madison, WI, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Human Services Specialist
Reports To: Program Supervisor
Department: Adult Residential Program (ARP)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Status: Full Time
Shift/Schedule: Day Shift
Position Summary
Under supervision, the Human Services Specialist is responsible for assisting with the daily functions of the program unit and patient care working within a treatment team model. The Human Services Assistant, following AODA/Mental Health program policies and procedures, provides direct services to clients, and following through on previously determined AODA/Mental Health goals. The Human Services Assistant must conduct themselves in an ethical and professional manner in keeping with program and company philosophies and policies. High quality professional relationships as exemplified by honest, respect and fairness must be maintained at all times.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
Persons occupying this position must be able to perform all essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Essential Functions
Follow program policies of the Adult Residential Program
Process admissions, provide daily client care and administer medications within the Adult Residential Program
Chart admissions and interactions with clients.
Maintain a safe, secure, clean environment for clients and staff.
Maintain familiarity with client AODA/Mental Health treatment/service plans and assist in follow through of same.
Maintain all required certifications.
Intervene in AODA/Mental Health crisis situations.
Maintain effective working relationships with members of program team.
With direction, assist in referring clients to appropriate AODA/Mental Health services.
Assist clinicians/supervisors, when directed.
Plan and participate in program groups, recreation, and other activities with the staff, as assigned.
Transport clients to appointments, meetings, or organized events and drive to pick-up medications using the company vehicle
Perform all other duties deemed appropriate by the supervisor.
Qualifications: Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in health/social services,
OR High School Diploma and two years paid experience in a similar position
CNA is beneficial but not required
Valid Driver's License
Good written and oral presentation skills.
Knowledge of MS Office, Word, and Excel programs
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift 15-20lbs.
At Tellurian, we specialize in treating people who are addicted to alcohol and/or drugs. We are unique in that our patients receive both psychological and medical treatment simultaneously by our Certified Medical Team.
Because every person’s journey is unique, we meet each of our patients where they are at. This means that our medical treatment plans are not ‘one size fits all’ but are tailored to each individual patient so they are able to achieve greater success.
The staff at Tellurian are firmly committed to the belief that every person with an addiction has the ability to recover. By offering compassion and understanding, combined with state-of-the-art treatment modalities, Tellurian focuses on meeting the needs of each patient though a combination of science and service.
Founded
1971
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Madison, WI
At Tellurian, we specialize in treating people who are addicted to alcohol and/or drugs. We are unique in that our patients receive both psychological and medical treatment simultaneously by our Certified Medical Team.
Because every person’s journey is unique, we meet each of our patients where they are at. This means that our medical treatment plans are not ‘one size fits all’ but are tailored to each individual patient so they are able to achieve greater success.
The staff at Tellurian are firmly committed to the belief that every person with an addiction has the ability to recover. By offering compassion and understanding, combined with state-of-the-art treatment modalities, Tellurian focuses on meeting the needs of each patient though a combination of science and service.
Founded
1971
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Madison, WI
