Psychosocial Rehabilitation Technician (Children's Day Treatment)

PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION TECHNICIAN

(Children's Day Treatment)

CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK

Psychosocial Rehabilitation Technicians are responsible for facilitating program activities with consumers enrolled in day treatment programs. This position may require operation of a bus or van to transport consumers to and from the day treatment programs. The work involves constant monitoring and supervision of consumers for ensuring their safety, well-being and improvement in daily functioning.

EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains documentation as evidence that all duties are completed in accordance with program requirements contained in the Department of Mental Health Operational Standards.
• Maintains proper training, continuing education, qualifications, and other certifications required for this position as written in the Department of Mental Health Operational Standards.
• Represents Region 8 and Region 8 Administration in a positive manner at all times both internally and externally. 
• Always leads by example and is a positive role model for coworkers. 
• Supervises consumers in day treatment activities, including meal and snack preparation, clerical duties and maintenance.
• Meets regularly with day treatment staff to increase consumer participation.
• Assists staff with menu preparation, food inventory, shopping and ordering of supplies as necessary.
• Assists in supervision of consumers while on field trips.
• Transportation of consumers as directed by supervisor
• All other duties as assigned by Supervisors.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess at a minimum a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have a valid Mississippi driver’s license.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

REPORTING SUPERVISOR

Program Coordinator/Directors, County Administrator and Clinical Directors.

POSITIONS SUPERVISED

None