Supported Employment Direct Support Professional

CLINICAL ASSISTANT - GROUP HOME

Job Code:

2026-IVYOAKS-CA-02.27

County:

Forrest

City:

Hattiesburg

FT/PT Status:

Regular Full Time

Education:

High School Diploma Summary:

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources has openings for Full Clinical Assistant to work in our group home that serves adults with a serious mental illness (SMI) diagnosis. Ivy Oaks Group Home is in Hattiesburg, MS and assists individuals with learning/ maintaining skills for independent living. Must be able to obtain a Mississippi Class D CDL driver license within 60 days of hire. Previous experience working with an SMI population is preferred. This is a 24-hour facility. Shifts will vary. Weekends and Holidays may be required. For 50 years, Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources has served individuals throughout the Pine Belt. Through an extensive continuum of care, we strive to enable adults with serious mental illnesses, children with serious emotional disturbances, and individuals with an addiction or developmental disability to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities. Our eighteen-county service area includes Amite, Covington, Forrest, Franklin, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Jeff Davis, Jones, Lamar, Lawrence, Marion, Pear River, Perry, Pike, Stone, Walthall and Wayne Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources offers a competitive benefits package including employer paid life insurance and LTD, along with optional Health, Dental, Vision, FSA and HSA, and 403(b) plan along with a generous leave policy.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent required Must be able to obtain MS Class D CDL driver license within 60 days of hire Must possess valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record Will pass CPR, MANDT, and other required testing Experience working in a group home setting preferred Experience working with SMI population preferred

Responsibilities:

Maintains daily functioning of the residential facilities. Provides supervision and structured activities and/or care regimes to residents. Provides transportation to the individuals of the group home. Assists individuals with learning/ maintaining skills for independent living such as assistance with planning and preparing meals, cleaning, shopping, budgeting, social activities, and scheduling and attending appointment.