field_remote_option

field_job_employment_type

job_industry

field_job_occupational_field_parents_all

field_job_experience

job_organization_name

<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you a current State of Connecticut&nbsp;employee&nbsp;interested in helping individuals, families and teams to engage in activities related to our mission? If so, we invite to read more below! At thethe&nbsp;State of Connecticut's&nbsp;Department of Developmental Services (DDS) we are currenlty recruiting qualified individuals to join our team in Windham (Willimantic) as a&nbsp;Developmental Services Case Manager. Position Highlights: <ul><li>This is full-time forty (40) hour per week position.&nbsp; The work schedule is Monday through Friday on first shift.</li><li>However, must be flexible in order to meet the needs of the agency and individuals and families we support.</li></ul> What’s In It For You: Visit our&nbsp;new&nbsp;State Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page! <ul><li>To work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule;</li><li>Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work-life balance&nbsp;to all employees.</li><li>State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service. Click&nbsp;here&nbsp;for more information.</li></ul> About Us: DDS&nbsp;partners with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities. We hope you take this opportunity to join our team and make an impact by serving your state! <h4>Selection Plan</h4> In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT&nbsp;employee, who has worked for the state for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.&nbsp; You must&nbsp;specify your qualifications on your application. For Assistance in Applying: Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Application Process: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>. Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the state of Connecticut. Selection Process: This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error. During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency. Read through this helpful link toprepare for your interview. Contact Information: If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Edward Magnano, EEO Manager at (860) 418-6148 or (<a href="mailto:Edward.Magnano@ct.gov" target="_blank">Edward.Magnano@ct.gov</a>) Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Ethan Ives at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Ethan.Ives@ct.gov" target="_blank">Ethan.Ives@ct.gov</a>. <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In the Department of Developmental Services and the Department of Social Services this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in providing case management services for persons with an intellectual disability and their families to ensure the delivery of appropriate medical, educational/vocational, social, residential and other services and conformance with Federal Medicaid Waiver Reimbursement Program regulations and with&nbsp;federal regulations when specifically assigned. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Performs activities related to individual services plans for conformity with federal and/or agency standards;</li><li>Coordinates and monitors the delivery of waivered services to ensure the federal requirements for reimbursement are met and maintained and monitors completion of appropriate documentation;</li><li>Develops social service evaluations and service recommendations;</li><li>Oversees and supports continuity of care and waiver benefits;</li><li>Monitors development and ensures maintenance of individual files including required documentation;</li><li>Provides information and support to individuals and families in obtaining and maintaining social services benefits to ensure continued waiver eligibility;</li><li>Provides guidance and support to individual and/or family members in locating appropriate providers in the community;</li><li>Convenes, chairs and facilitates interdisciplinary/planning support team meetings to develop, review and/or modify individual service plans;</li><li>Coordinates integration of day program, residential, medical and other services provided to each individual and ensures service delivery;</li><li>Assists with identifying the need for evaluations, scheduling of evaluations and monitors completion;</li><li>Acts as liaison and provides technical assistance to service providers and monitors compliance with departmental and waiver policies and procedures;</li><li>Maintains regular contact and provides supportive guidance to assigned individuals and their families;</li><li>Gives information to individuals and/or call-in’s, guardians and families regarding their legal rights, departmental policies and procedures, services provided and encourages participation in service planning process;</li><li>Schedules program reviews and monitors implementation of specific program recommendations;</li><li>Ensures that legal and financial documents are completed in a timely manner;</li><li>Informs appropriate supervisor and regional administrative staff when services are not or cannot be provided;</li><li>Assists with responses to ICF surveys, inspections and IPR/UR as required;</li><li>May review individual service plans for conformity to federal regulations;</li><li>May coordinate the development and assist with the implementation of Plans of Correction;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of services available to individuals with an intellectual disability;</li><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>residential programs for persons with an intellectual disability;</li><li>interdisciplinary approach to program planning;</li><li>intellectual disability, causes and treatment;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable skill in facilitating positive group process;</li><li>Skills <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable ability to understand and translate clinical findings and recommendations into program activities and develop realistic program objectives;</li><li>Ability to <ul><li>collect and analyze large amounts of information;</li><li>utilize computer software.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> The General Experience is defined as one of the following: <ul><li>A Bachelor’s degree that meets the eligibility criteria for certification/designation as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) as set forth in federal regulations and interpretive guidelines and two (2) years of professional experience involving responsibility for developing, implementing and evaluating individualized programs for individuals with an intellectual disability in the areas of behavior, education and rehabilitation.&nbsp;</li></ul>OR<ul><li>A Master’s degree that meets the eligibility criteria for certification/designation as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) as set forth in federal regulations and interpretive guidelines and one (1) year of professional experience involving responsibility for developing, implementing and evaluating individualized programs for individuals with an intellectual disability in the areas of behavior, education and rehabilitation.</li></ul> NOTE: A degree that meets the eligibility criteria for certification/designation as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) is a degree in the field of human services, healthcare or education including but not limited to: nursing, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, special education or sociology. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> Preference will be given to candidates with: <ul><li>Experience and knowledge of state and community services for children.</li><li>Experience and knowledge of the Department of Children and Families system, Carelon Autism supports and the Behavioral Services Program.</li><li>Experience working within family structures to establish supports within the family home.</li><li>Experience identifying and accessing state, federal, and/or community resources and benefits available to individuals with intellectual disabilities.</li><li>Experience leading meetings and utilizing conflict resolution skills.</li><li>Experience working with the concepts of Person-Centered Planning, as well as translating clinical assessment tools and programmatic findings into realistic and measurable objectives.</li><li>Experience with Abuse and Neglect reporting and notification.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in providing critical decisions regarding individual’s health and safety.</li><li>Experience with self- determination, self-directed supports and self- advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.</li><li>Experience with problem solving and developing creative solutions while working independently.</li><li>Experience with working with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams.</li><li>Experience with organizing and concisely providing information to others using verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Experience with explaining complex service systems to peers, families or people with disabilities from various socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.</li><li>Experience collecting, analyzing and disseminating large amounts of information/data.</li><li>Experience organizing and prioritizing a constantly changing workload.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience using a quality monitoring system to assess the effectiveness of supports and assure desired results are being achieved for individuals supported; and if not, developing a plan to address unmet needs.</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class must be eligible for certification as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional as required by Federal regulations.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess fluency in a foreign language or sign language for designated positions.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li></ul> <h4>Conclusion</h4> AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

State of Connecticut

Developmental Services Case Manager(Hybrid)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you a Registered Nurse with experience in administration, consultation, education, or supervision? Join us as a Nurse Consultant and apply your expertise in enforcing, inspecting, and consulting on nursing services in healthcare programs and facilities. Apply today!&nbsp; The&nbsp;State of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Public Health (DPH) is currently seeking two (2) qualified individuals for the position of&nbsp;Nurse Consultant&nbsp;for the Facility Licensing and Investigations Section. As a Nurse Consultant, you will review and triage incoming community reported complaints and incidents reported by licensed health care facilities. These positions will be responsible for obtaining additional information as part of the prioritization process and, when assigned, conducting investigations to evaluate compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and health care standards of practice. As assigned, these positions will also conduct on-site visits to health care facilities to observe, assess, and evaluate quality of care, quality of life, and resident rights. Duties will include, but are not limited to, triaging, preparing reports, and other required documents. This position will also require in-person visits to health care facilities to conduct the survey process and DAS information. See below for more details on this exciting opportunity!&nbsp;Please note you must be a&nbsp;current State of CT employee of the agency listed above to be considered for this position(see Selection Plan for additional details). Please note: Candidates who are offered and accept a position with DPH Facility Licensing and Investigations Section must be free from conflicts of interest at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter in accordance with the CT Code of Ethics and complete all required trainings. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: <ul><li>Location:&nbsp;410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT</li><li>Work Schedule: Typically Monday - Friday</li><li>Work Shift: Full-time, First Shift</li><li>Work Hours: 35 hours per week</li></ul> Please note, a flexible/alternate work schedule and/or some telework opportunities may be available. Some off hours may be required.&nbsp; WHY THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT: <ul><li>Explore our comprehensive&nbsp;State Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;to see what we offer</li><li>Be part of the prestigious Forbes-ranked State of Connecticut, recognized as one of the&nbsp;Best Employers of 2023. Experience national acclaim for providing unparalleled job growth, competitive benefits, and flexible schedules.</li><li>Enjoy endless opportunities for&nbsp;professional growth and development</li><li>Embrace a&nbsp;healthywork/life balance&nbsp;tailored to all employees.</li></ul> IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL: <ul><li>Review and triage incoming community reported complaints and incidents reported by licensed health care facilities;</li><li>Perform on-site visits to health care facilities to observe, assess, and evaluate quality of care, quality of life, and resident rights;</li><li>Conduct investigations to evaluate compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and health care standards of practice; and</li><li>Obtain additional information as part of the prioritization process</li><li>Prepare reports and other documents as required.</li></ul> MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY: The&nbsp;Mission of the Department of Public Health (DPH)&nbsp;is to protect and improve the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by: <ul><li>Assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy</li><li>Preventing disease, injury, and disability</li><li>Promoting the equal enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, which is a human right and a priority of the state.</li></ul> DPH accomplishes this through the implementation of its&nbsp;Strategic Plan&nbsp;which outlines the actions that DPH is taking to accomplish its Mission. <h4>Selection Plan</h4> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:&nbsp; Please&nbsp;reador&nbsp;watchour&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Please Note: In order to be consideredfor this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agencylisted above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-timeequivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, andmeet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.&nbsp; You must specify your qualifications on yourapplication. FOR THOSE WHO HOLD A RN LICENSE IN A STATE OTHER THAN CONNECTICUT AND WISH TO APPLY FOR A CONNECTICUT LICENSE, PLEASE: <ul><li>Review the&nbsp;eligibility and documentation requirements&nbsp;for CT license by endorsement of an out-of-state license;</li><li>Complete a&nbsp;CT DPH online application&nbsp;online (expand the ‘Public Health Practitioners’ grouping, select ‘Registered Nurse’ and then ‘Start’;</li><li>Request verification of your out-of-state license(s) electronically through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s :&nbsp;&nbsp;Nursys®&nbsp;System.&nbsp; To send verification of your license(s) to CT, read and agree to the terms, enter your biographic information, select your license type and select ‘SEARCH’.&nbsp; Review the results and select the ‘Next’ button.&nbsp; Check the box next to&nbsp; ‘Connecticut’ and complete the transaction.&nbsp; &nbsp;Once the transaction is completed, you will receive a confirmation email from Nursys and the verification will be available to the DPH.&nbsp; Note that PA and MI verifications are not provided through Nursys.&nbsp; Please contact those state boards for information on obtaining verification.</li></ul> Please Note:&nbsp;For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. TO APPLY <ul><li>The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official&nbsp;State of Connecticut Online Employment Center&nbsp;job posting.</li><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.&nbsp;</li><li>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.&nbsp; If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.</li><li>You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.</li><li>In order to comply with&nbsp;Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.</li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.</li></ul> AFTER YOU APPLY&nbsp; <ul><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email and/or phone, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.&nbsp;</li><li>This posting&nbsp;may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>NOTE: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Interviews&nbsp;will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.&nbsp;Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview.</li><li>Candidates&nbsp;who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li></ul> CONNECT WITH US&nbsp; <ul><li>Due to&nbsp;the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.</li><li>Updates&nbsp;will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Jensine Tran at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Jensine.Tran@ct.gov" target="_blank">Jensine.Tran@ct.gov</a>.&nbsp;</li></ul> <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In the Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigation Section (FLIS) this class is accountable for applying professional nursing knowledge in the enforcement, inspection, licensure, consultation and implementation or assessment of the nursing service component of health care programs and facilities. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Provides consultation to state licensed health care facilities and institutions and to unlicensed facilities to bring them into compliance with statutes, community institutions and individuals regarding planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing services, home health services and specialized problems in public health;</li><li>Performs&nbsp;on-site inspection surveys of health care or psychiatric facilities and provides consultation regarding licensure and certification laws, regulations and policies;</li><li>Evaluates&nbsp;quality of services rendered by facility;</li><li>Monitors&nbsp;facilities during strikes;</li><li>Prepares&nbsp;relevant federal and state forms and reports;</li><li>May&nbsp;testify in court relative to findings of inspections and/or investigations;</li><li>Performs&nbsp;related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of <ul><li>standards of care and service delivery in community based nursing agencies, licensed home health agencies, health care facilities and institutions;</li><li>relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;</li><li>principles and practices of nursing care administration and education for a variety of specialties with varied settings;</li><li>principles and practices pertinent to community processes;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>state, federal and local health agencies and programs;</li><li>nursing education and skill in techniques of teaching;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to <ul><li>plan, implement and evaluate programs;</li><li>collect and analyze data.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Four (4) years of experience as a professional nurse in a position involving administration, consultation, education or supervision. NOTE: <ul><li>Administrative capacity is interpreted as having managerial responsibility in setting and implementing policies, carrying out program planning, and evaluating and coordinating special projects, etc. in the area specified in the appropriate parenthetical title.&nbsp;</li><li>Consultative capacity is interpreted as the providing of professional expert nursing advice to other than subordinate staff on major programmatic issues in the area specified in the appropriate parenthetical title.&nbsp;</li><li>Educational capacity is interpreted as experience in a full time professional educational position instructing professional nurses in a formalized program or teaching students in an undergraduate or graduate nursing program in the area specified in the appropriate parenthetical title.</li><li>Supervisory capacity is interpreted as having administrative supervision of registered nurses or other professional staff.</li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a public health nursing program, home health care agency, community health care setting, or in a hospital. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> <ul><li>A Bachelor's degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.</li><li>A Master's degree in health services administration, nursing or public health may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.</li></ul> <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience and training relative to health care standards and federal and state health care laws and regulations</li><li>Experience with electronic medical records, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft office, and other data bases</li><li>Experience tracking, organizing and prioritizing multiple time-sensitive matters</li><li>Experience with independently interviewing consumers, health care providers and healthcare beneficiaries</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current license as a registered professional nurse in Connecticut.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.</li></ul> <h4>Conclusion</h4> AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

Nurse Consultant (Facility Licensing & Investigations) (35 Hour)(Hybrid)

<dt><h4>Description</h4></dt>Full-Time Salary Range: $50,982.94 - $81,955.29Part-Time Hourly Range: $28.00 - $30.00 The Babies Can't Wait Program is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the full-time or part-time&nbsp;position of Physical Therapist.&nbsp;As a Physical Therapist with the SEHD, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.It is our mission at the Southeast Health District, to promote and protect the health of people in Southeast Georgia, wherever they live, work and play, uniting with individuals, families, and communities to improve and enhance their quality of life.&nbsp;We have clinic locations in 16 counties in Georgia, including Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Bulloch, Candler, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Evans, Jeff Davis, Pierce, Tattnall, Toombs, Ware and Wayne counties.The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.<dt><h4>Job Responsibilities</h4></dt>Under general supervision, the Physical Therapist evaluates and assesses infants and toddlers in the Babies Can’t Wait program across multiple counties within the Southeast Health District. This involves implementing physical therapy services to maximize the child’s independent functioning, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and coaching staff and family members on supportive strategies within home and community settings. The therapist adapts materials and environments to enhance the child’s participation in daily activities, maintains progress documentation in accordance with Medicaid guidelines, and participates in research while providing care coordination for families.<dt><h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4></dt>Doctorate or professional degree in physical therapy AND current or eligible for Georgia licensure in area of assignment.Preferred Qualifications: Experience in early intervention programs with children aged 0-3 and working with children with disabilities. Expertise in multidisciplinary collaboration, proficiency with clinical assessment tools, a family-centered approach, and strong communication and documentation skills are essential. Bilingual proficiency, particularly in Spanish, is a plus for serving diverse populations. <dt><h4>Additional Information</h4></dt> The Southeast Health District (SEHD) encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break. Employment Information Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary. Southeast Health District&nbsp;accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. SEHD will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc. The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check. As an employee of&nbsp;SEHD, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department. SEHD&nbsp;is an Equal Opportunity Employer Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. Applicant selected will be required to provide an "official" college transcript, if applicable. The&nbsp;SEHD&nbsp;may contact education institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc. &nbsp; Drug and Medical Screening may be required.&nbsp; Fingerprint Criminal Records Investigation&nbsp;is&nbsp;required.

Physical Therapist

<dt><h4>Description</h4></dt>Full-Time Salary Range: $50,982.94 - $81,955.29 Part-Time Hourly Range: $28.00 - $30.00 The Babies Can't Wait Program is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the full-time or part-time&nbsp;position of OccupationalTherapist.&nbsp;As a Physical Therapist with the SEHD, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.It is our mission at the Southeast Health District, to promote and protect the health of people in Southeast Georgia, wherever they live, work and play, uniting with individuals, families, and communities to improve and enhance their quality of life.&nbsp;We have clinic locations in 16 counties in Georgia, including Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Bulloch, Candler, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Evans, Jeff Davis, Pierce, Tattnall, Toombs, Ware and Wayne counties.The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.<dt><h4>Job Responsibilities</h4></dt>Under general supervision, the Occupational Therapist evaluates and assesses infants and toddlers in the Babies Can’t Wait program across multiple counties within the Southeast Health District. The therapist provides occupational therapy services to enhance the child’s independent functioning in daily activities, focusing on improving mobility, fine motor skills, sensory processing, and overall participation in meaningful tasks. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the therapist coaches staff and family members on strategies to support child development within home and community settings, adapts materials, and modifies environments to improve engagement. Additional responsibilities include maintaining progress documentation in compliance with Medicaid guidelines, participating in research initiatives, and coordinating care for families.<dt><h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4></dt>Doctorate or professional degree in physical therapy AND current or eligible for Georgia licensure in area of assignment.Preferred Qualifications:Experience in early intervention programs with infants and toddlers and expertise in pediatric occupational therapy, including fine motor skills, sensory processing, and adaptive equipment. Strong skills in multidisciplinary collaboration, coaching families, adapting environments, and using clinical assessment tools are essential, along with proficiency in Medicaid-compliant documentation and excellent communication abilities. Bilingual proficiency, particularly in Spanish, is a plus for serving diverse populations.<dt><h4>Additional Information</h4></dt> The Southeast Health District (SEHD) encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break. Employment Information Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary. Southeast Health District&nbsp;accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. SEHD will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc. The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check. As an employee of&nbsp;SEHD, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department. SEHD&nbsp;is an Equal Opportunity Employer Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. Applicant selected will be required to provide an "official" college transcript, if applicable. The&nbsp;SEHD&nbsp;may contact education institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc. &nbsp; Drug and Medical Screening may be required.&nbsp; Fingerprint Criminal Records Investigation&nbsp;is&nbsp;required.

Occupational Therapist

<dt><h4>Job Responsibilities</h4></dt>Clayton County Health District seeks to hire an hourly WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor. &nbsp;The counselor will attend breastfeeding training classes to become a peer counselor and counsel WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers by telephone, home visits, and hospital visits at scheduled intervals determined by local WIC program. Counsel women during clinic and manage a caseload of prenatal and postpartum mothers and makes routine contact with all clients assigned. &nbsp;Gives breastfeeding information and support to new mothers, including providing information about benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers, and troubleshooting breastfeeding concerns. &nbsp;Maintains accurate and confidential records on all clients. &nbsp;Appropriately refers mothers to other resources within the clinic. &nbsp; Attends and assists with breastfeeding classes and breastfeeding support groups attends staff meetings as required and breastfeeding conferences. May assist WIC staff in promoting breastfeeding peer counseling through special projects and duties as assigned.<dt><h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4></dt>Experience as a consumer of Public Health, DFCS or WIC services; AND ability to communicate effectively with other consumers. Candidate must be a current or past WIC participant who has successfully breastfed at least one infant for at least six months. Good written and oral communications skills are essential. &nbsp;<dt><h4>Additional Information</h4></dt>Preferred Qualifications:Preference will be given to applicants who in addition to meeting the Minimum Qualifications possess the following:&nbsp;<ul><li>HS Diploma or equivalent&nbsp;</li><li>Previous experience with breastfeeding&nbsp;</li><li>Must be enthusiastic about breastfeeding and able to demonstrate the willingness to help mother’s enjoy a positive experience</li><li>Selected applicant must have reliable transportation and be willing to use for work&nbsp;</li></ul>

WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

<h4>How you'll change lives</h4>As a Registered Nurse (RN) at US Renal Care, you'll be an integral part of a cross-functional team, working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse and assisting and supervising Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) to care for patients living with kidney disease.<h4>What you'll be doing</h4>Patient care. You'll work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include completing and documenting physical assessments before and after treatments and monitoring patients during treatment. You'll ensure quality renal care by completing monthly reviews of patient medication profiles and administering medications according to physician orders. Teamwork. You'll be a critical member of an interdisciplinary team to provide all required patient assessment and care planning activities. You'll also make sure center staffing requirements are met at all times under the direction of the Administrator and according to state regulations for staffing ratios.Safety &amp; Quality. Working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, you'll adhere to all company policies and procedures and state and federal laws and regulations. You'll participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.

U.S. Renal Care

Dialysis Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse Part Time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.<ul><li>Demonstrate effective use of supplies and staff labor hours.</li><li> May assist with billing log preparation and updates.</li><li>Perform duties as assigned to meet the patient care or operational needs of the clinic</li><li> Obtain blood samples for laboratory analysis as required to complete physician orders.</li><li> Complete and document monthly review of patient medication profiles.</li><li>Knowledge of and comply with applicable health care professionals practice act requirements.</li><li>Perform duties at all times under the supervision of a Charge Nurse and within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy and procedures, applicable state and federal laws and regulations</li><li>Maintain thorough, accurate, and appropriate documentation in the patient record of all treatments, activities, and communication with the patient, physician and other healthcare professionals to include progress reports.</li><li>Report any significant information or change in patient condition to the Charge Nurse.</li><li> Report machine problems to Biomedical Technician and Administrator.</li><li> Participate in staff meetings as required. Attend in-service and continuing education offerings in compliance with company policy and procedure.</li><li>Assist with staff training as requested.</li></ul>

Dialysis Licensed Practical Nurse

SUMMARYThe Acute Registered Nurse provides acute dialysis care and treatment to patients within a hospital environment. This position performs duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse or Acute Manager, including assisting and supervising Patient Care Technicians and Licensed Vocational Nurses. Acute nurses may report directly to an Acute Manager, Administrator or the first line of regional operational management which may be an Area Director, Regional Director, or Vice President of Operations, depending on the region/demographics.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.GROWTH· Assist with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and rehospitalization.· Ensure patient and treatment charge information and other related data are accurate and submitted appropriately. · Demonstrate effective use of supplies and staff labor hours.· May participate in inventory management, including end-of-month inventory reporting and adherence to company purchasing protocols.· Perform duties as assigned to meet the patient care or operational needs.OUTCOMES· Administer medications as ordered by the physician..· Provide patient education and follow up as needed.· Assist with program's target goals in meeting quality metrics for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and Company goals.OPERATIONALREADINESS· Knowledge of and comply with federal, state, local laws and regulations, including health care professionals practice act requirements.· Perform duties at all times within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy and procedures, hospital policy, applicable state and federal laws and regulations.· Complete water quality verification and equipment safety checks prior to each treatment, to include second verification as required.· Complete pre and post treatment physical assessments.· Complete pre and post Handoff Communication with hospital nurses.· Initiate and terminate patient treatments to include connecting and disconnecting catheters and cleaning catheter sites.· Set up dialysis machines; report machine problems to biomedical technician and/or Acute Manager as appropriate.· Clean, disinfect and provide quality control of dialysis machines as required by policy and procedures.· Participate in infection control monitoring, implementation, and recording as requested.· Use personal protective equipment as necessary.· Be familiar with emergency equipment and all emergency operational procedures, as required by hospital.OPERATIONALREADINESS (cont.)· Demonstrate effective staffing based on acuity, skill mix and company guidelines.· Ensure provision of dialysis related services such as Hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Plasmapheresis (TPE) if contracted to do so.· Participate in all surveys as required.· Ensure nursing care is carried out as directed and treatment is administered in accordance with physician orders.· Ensure appropriate and required information is documented in patient records.· Inform Supervisor, Medical Director or Physician and Hospital Liaison of all incidents, conditions, and concerns related to patient care, staff and patient safety, and in accordance with company policy.· Prepare and maintain dialysis machines and systems per policy: maintain dialysis records, prepare dialysis water treatment system for use according to established procedure and understand technical operations to troubleshoot problems independently.· Notify Bio-Medical Technician regarding machine or water treatment malfunctions, values out of parameters and document as required. PARTNERSHIPS· Communicate results of patient assessment, reassessment, and ongoing monitoring to the physician.· Maintain collaborative working relationship with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other hospital healthcare professionals.· Actively promote GUEST customer service standards; develop effective relationships at all levels of the organization.· Address patient concerns timely and professionally; following hospital policy.STAFF DEVELOPMENT/ RETENTION· Participate in staff meetings as required. Attend and complete all company and hospital required in-service and continuing education.· May delegate tasks to competent licensed and unlicensed staff per applicable state practice act.· Assist with staff training as requested.· Lead staff in team concepts and promote a team effort.

605 Social Services Jobs