State of Tennessee · 5 hours ago
DHS CAMPUS LIFE ASSISTANT - 01272026-74780
Rutherford County, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$35K/yr - $43K/yr
1+ years expThe State of Tennessee is seeking a DHS Campus Life Assistant to provide vocational support services to students. This role involves assisting students in adjusting to campus life, providing guidance on daily living activities, and monitoring their health and wellness.
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Responsibilities
Assists students and families by completing paperwork, providing information on campus life, conducting tours of campus, and providing guidance on tasks to be completed during orientation. Maintains, documents, and updates student living information and forms
Provides guidance and instructions to students on Activities of Daily Living, conducts wellness and safety room checks, and makes referrals to other support staff as needed. Accompanies and transports students to off-campus locations for recreational and social activities
Consults with case managers and other support staff regarding observations and student needs. Provides documentation on student observations, progress, group activities, and leave plans
Conducts regular dorm and apartment meetings to provide information on general health, safety and emergency procedures and campus information
Engages and interacts with students to identify safety concerns and encourage participation in campus activities. Evacuates students in emergency situations and conducts roll call
Provides opportunities for students to improve communication and leadership skills through trainings and volunteer opportunities within the campus residential program. Models and instructs on appropriate professional and social behaviors, empowering students to solve problems and resolve conflicts and offering mediation when necessary
Observes students in the self-administration of medications and notifies nursing staff of concerns for additional training and support; provides verbal guidance and documents student's progress towards independence. Identifies and addresses emergent student health concerns after the campus wellness center closes and provides transportation to an urgent care clinic or hospital if necessary
Identifies safety and health concerns throughout campus and submits maintenance requests as needed. Conducts general cleaning and sanitizing of dorms, apartments, and common areas
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
One year of full-time experience in customer service, clerical, teaching/instruction, teaching assistance, training, social services, or in providing services to individuals with disabilities
Possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license
Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority
Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority
Supply a fingerprint sample prescribed by the TBI based criminal history records check
Submit to a review of their status on the Department of Health's vulnerable persons registry
Preferred
Additional qualifying college coursework in education, social or behavioral science, business management, or other related field may be substituted for the required experience
Company
State of Tennessee
State government is the largest employer in Tennessee, with approximately 43,500 employees in the three branches of government.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Hugh Hale
Chief Information Officer, TennCare
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