CLASS CODE: 5709
PAY GRADE: 009

CLASS TITLE:HUMAN SERVICES WORKER II

ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)

This is charge work in a facility providing care and instruction to clients such as observing patients for significant changes in vital signs and behavior, administering oral medications, feeding, and charting progress; or advanced work training developmentally disabled persons, the mentally ill, and emotionally disturbed in self-care skills.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)

  • Maintains patient charts, prepares medicine cards, and ensures that all orders are maintained and reflected on the patients' records.
  • Assists treatment personnel in carrying out prescribed treatment plans as a member of a rehabilitative treatment team.
  • Administers routine medications, bandages, and prescribed treatment under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
  • Instructs developmentally disabled and emotionally disturbed persons in bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding.
  • Instructs developmentally disabled and emotionally disturbed persons in minor recreational activities; encourages them to develop social interaction skills and abilities.
  • Provides social instruction and personal guidance to developmentally disabled and emotionally disturbed persons having minor behavioral and adjustment problems.
  • Oversees and participates in self-care skills such as toilet training, showering, dressing, tooth brushing, nail cutting, and general care of residents of the unit.
  • Prepares and utilizes visual aids and related instructional materials in conducting training programs.
  • Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.)

  • Knowledge of the methods of instructing and providing care to others.
  • Ability to understand and apply the methods and practices used in medical, psychiatric, nursing or child care or in working with developmentally disabled persons.
  • Ability to take and monitor vital signs.
  • Ability to administer routine treatments under medical supervision.
  • Ability to read.
  • Ability to pay attention to details.
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Ability to carry out instructions for implementing prescribed treatment plans including behavior modification activities.
  • Ability to instruct others in basic self-care skills.
  • Ability to instruct others in recreational activities.
  • Ability to provide instruction and personal guidance and care to clients.
  • Ability to prepare charts and records.
  • Ability to prepare instructional materials.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • One year of experience working in a medical, psychiatric, nursing or child care setting, or in working with developmentally disabled persons.
  • College or vocational/technical training from an accredited institution can substitute at the rate of 30 semester, 45 quarter or 720 classroom hours for the required experience.

EFFECTIVE:

1/1/1984

HISTORY: