PAY GRADE: 108
CLASS TITLE:HUMAN SERVICES WORKER II - F/C
ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)
This is charge work providing care and instruction for clients in a forensic unit in a mental health facility. The employee(s) in the position(s) allocated to this class must spend a minimum of 75 percent of their time performing duties which involve contact with patients/inmates in a correctional or forensic facility or institution.
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 forensic patient charts, makes out medicine cards and ensures that all orders are maintained and reflected on the records.
- Assists treatment personnel in carrying out prescribed treatment plans as a member of a rehabilitative treatment team.
- Performs special procedures such as catheterizations and irrigations.
- Maintains close medical and clinical observations of forensic patients and reports unusual incidents or changes.
- Attends group therapy sessions with professional staff and observes forensic patients for changes in behavior.
- Checks forensic patients in and out of wards.
- Administers routine medication, bandages, and prescribed treatment under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician.
- Participates in general housekeeping duties.
- 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 practices used in the treatment of mental health problems.
- Ability to assist in carrying out prescribed rehabilitation treatment programs.
- Ability to administer routine medications and prescribed treatments under supervision.
- Ability to make observations of clients and to identify changes and unusual occurrences.
- Ability to maintain charts.
- Ability to perform basic housekeeping duties.
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- One year of experience in the care of persons with mental health problems.
EFFECTIVE:
1/1/1986
HISTORY: