State of Georgia

Activity Leader -Milledgeville

Posted: 7 hours ago

Job Description

Any given position will close when we determine an adequate candidate pool has been received.Central State Hospital (CSH) is in Milledgeville, the lake country of central Georgia and is Georgia's antebellum capital. CSH is approximately 2 hours from Atlanta, 2 hours and 30 minutes from Savannah and 1 hour and 45 minutes from Augusta.Shift: 8am - 5pmJob SummaryFunctions as a lead level HA and performs HA duties, assigned to a specific non-patient unit area at a state mental health hospital.Job DescriptionActs as resource/may mentor lower-level staff.Perform job responsibilities with minimal supervision..Serve as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas.May supervise and/or direct the work of others.Answer clients' call signals..Assist in administration of medications and treatments, takes vital signs, and/or draws blood or collects other bodily fluids, as directed by a physician or nurse..Bathe, groom, shave and dress clients.Conduct activities for recreation and socialization.Ensure safety and security of clients.Feed clients who are unable to feed themselves.Implement assigned parts of client individualized treatment and behavior management plans.BenefitsVacation: 15 days each year up to 5 years of service; 18 days each year from 5-10 years of service; 21 days each year for 10 + years of serviceSick Leave: accrual at a rate of 10 hours per month (15 days each year)Holidays: the state of Georgia recognizes 12 paid holidaysRetirement: 401(k) plan with a matching employer contribution and a Defined Benefit Pension PlanAvailable Insurance: Health; Dental; Vision; Legal; Disability; Life & dependent life insuranceTax Deferred Spending Accounts: Healthcare; ChildcareWe are a Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer.Additional Information - Selected applicant must meet the following standards: Must pass a pre-employment background check (which includes criminal records check, driver's history, and verification of work history) and a post-hire federal background investigation. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and will be placed in the pool for the State Random Drug Testing Program. Eligible to work in the U.S. Able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. High School and College Degrees Must Be From an Accredited InstitutionAdditional InformationAgency Logo:Requisition ID: HEA0AFFNumber of Openings: 1Advertised Salary: $44,117.00Shift: Day JobPosting End Date: Dec 6, 2025

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