What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Technician (Children's PRT) position at Region 8 MH-MR?
PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION TECHNICIAN
(Children's Day Treatment Program, 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