Psychosocial Rehabilitation Technician (Children's PRT, full-time)

PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION TECHNICIAN

(Children's Day Treatment Program)

M-F, 8am-5pm, full-time

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

• Represent Region 8 and Region 8 Administration in a positive manner at all times both internally and externally.
• Always lead by example and be a positive role model for coworkers.
• 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.
• Supervise consumers in day treatment activities, including meal and snack preparation, clerical duties and maintenance.
• Meet regularly with day treatment staff to increase consumer participation.
• Assist staff with menu preparation, food inventory, shopping and ordering of supplies as necessary.
• Assist 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