Designation: Mission Critical Position

Minimum Entry Salary *: Based Upon Experience

Location: Americus, GA

Services Area/Programs: SAR Cluster

Description of Duties: The individual in this role will serve as a Direct Service Provider of the Residential Treatment Facility. Direct Support Staff will maintain the safety and security of residents and staff on assigned shift. Staff will respond promptly and professionally to emergencies. Staff will monitor and document residents’ activities. Staff are responsible for making sure residents adhere to their daily schedules. Meal preparation. Transporting individuals served is a requirement.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma. Valid, unrestricted Georgia Driver’s License, CPR and First Aid Certification. Experience working with individuals with substance use disorder and Mental Health Disorders. Must be computer literate and work ALL shifts to include weekends as well.

Preferred Qualifications: CPS-MH, CPS-AD, with CARES certification. Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC), Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor (CADC) or related certification in substance use disorders; MAC

Agency is an eligible worksite for the VA Education Benefit Program (Veterans)

Agency is an eligible work site for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Middle Flint Health & Wellness services the following 11 counties: Webster, Marion, Sumter, Schley, Taylor, Crisp, Dooly, Macon, Houston, Peach and Crawford.

Middle Flint Health & Wellness is a Drug Free Workplace. Current Middle Flint applications should be filled out carefully and completely. Describe background in full and make certain application is signed. Incomplete applications or applications with insufficient information can result in an applicant not being considered for the vacancy. Please KEEPa copy of your application. All applications must be received (not postmarked) by the above specified deadline. Finger- printing and/or Drug Screening may be required, if appointed. Any male applicant between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of having registered with the Selective Service as required by federal and state law, or of being exempt from such registration.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Middle Flint Health & Wellness does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. An applicant who has a disability which requires special accommodations should contact this office.

* ENTRY SALARY may be adjusted depending upon the selected candidate’s qualifications and agency budget considerations.

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Direct Service Provider - SA Residential Cluster