About River Edge Behavioral Health
 

Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups. 

CAI Instructor I

Assists with daily living activities at the person's home, in a daytime non-residential 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. 

Responsibilities

• Instructs and advises clients/residents on daily living skills in one-on-one setting.
• Observes and monitors client behavior.
• Counsels and advises clients on behavioral problems, daily decision-making, and the resolution of minor problems.
• Assists with the development of an individual service/treatment plan for each assigned consumer/student.
• Participates in case reviews, consulting with the team to evaluate the client's needs and plan for continuing services.
• Prepares and maintains records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
• Provides transportation for clients/residents to appointments and activities.
• Arranges for needed medical care and provides needed services to assure that medical care is obtained during day services hours.
• Occasionally, this position may be required to cover Day centers.
• Occasionally, assists in presentation of educational group lectures related to appropriate topics.

Technical Competencies

• Ability to observe and monitor participants’ behavior.
• Ability to assist and supervise participants with daily living activities.
• Knowledge of agency confidentiality policies.
• Knowledge of individualized plans.
• Ability to develop individualized plans.
• Knowledge of the documentation process.
• Ability to build relationships with community providers.
• Knowledge of pertinent state, federal and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Ability to serve as a liaison between all interested parties.
• Ability to serve as a member of the treatment team to develop participants’ goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of program area.
• Ability to prepare area specific reports.
• Knowledge of available resources.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of various recreational activities.
• Ability to plan recreational activities for participants.
• Ability to participate in supportive guidance, consumer staffing and service training.
• Knowledge of agency safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate state vehicles following all safety laws and procedures.
• Ability to identify and report facility repairs and equipment problems.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to complete participant orientation sessions.
• Ability to identify disruptive behavior.
• Ability to train participants in personal hygiene and other daily living activities.
• Ability to recognize contributions and celebrate accomplishments.
• Ability to conduct individual and group training sessions for participants.
• Knowledge of agency accepted disciplinary techniques.
• Knowledge of agency accepted group/interview techniques.
• Ability to develop teaching aids.

Location site: Rotates between Options Community Integration Centers

                                    168 Old Brent Road, Forsyth

                                    530 Settlement Road, Gray

                                    139 Woodfield Drive, Macon

 Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CNA professional is not required but is helpful.
• One year of Development Disabilities experience.
• Provide 2 professional references.
• Valid driver’s license.

Career Development Criteria

• Complete agency-specific required training and certifications
• Continuing education courses related to the job.
• Attending seminars
• Group facilitation training.
• Conflict resolution training
• Assessment training
• Obtain any relevant certifications.

Additional Information:

The Application Process

All qualified applicants will be considered.

This position is subject to close once a satisfactory candidate pool has been identified.

The hiring managers will contact only those selected for an interview.

Applicants who are not selected will receive notification via email.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email.

Safe Working Environment

We at River Edge believe every employee has a right to a safe work environment. Getting the vaccine, frequently washing your hands, sanitizing common areas, and wearing your mask continues to be the most effective way to fight COVID-19.

Diversity and Inclusion

River Edge Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, genetic make-up, disability, age, or veteran status.

Drug-Free Workplace

River Edge Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace with a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment.  In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, all applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug screen.

If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity.  We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.