What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreational Therapy Aide-Canteen (DOH/NMBHI #13039) position at State of New Mexico?
Posting Details
New Mexico Behavioral Institute provides mental health care to adolescents, adults and geriatric patients. The Rehabilitation Services Department offers classes/activities to promote social skills, health and wellness (body and mind) and basic job skills. The Vocation Department offers a paid Work Program to patients, clients assigned to Adult Psychiatric, Forensic and Adolescent
Care units who meet a set of requirements.
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Why does the job exist?
Incumbent will oversee the day-to-day operation of the Turquoise Canteen and, provide supervision to work program participants assigned to work in the canteen. In addition, this position will assist other areas of Rehabilitation Services as needed or directed.
How does it get done?
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
All patients, residents, clients associated with NMBHI.
Ideal Candidate
All patients, residents, clients associated with NMBHI.
Minimum Qualification
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Employment Requirements
Must possess a valid Drivers License
Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate
1. SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS--This position ls designated as safely sensitive. Employment Is subject to pre-employment and random testing. In accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules, and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment ls subject to nationwide criminal background checks and is conditional pending results.
2. CRIMINAL RECORDS BACKGROUND CHECK-Must successfully complete post offer pre-employment criminal records background check. Employment is conditional pending the results of criminal records background checks. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Working Conditions
This position will mainly perform assigned duties in a store (canteen) type setting and perform duties associated with managing a store. The incumbent will be required to supervise patients participating in the work program. This will include completing progress notes. Money handling, counting, depositing, drafting revenue reports and making deposits. Exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Exposure to mentally and behaviorally challenged residents who may exhibit unpredictable and sometimes violent behaviors.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Perry Montoya (505)454-2189 or Kaylene Maldonado (505)454-2371 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
New Mexico Behavioral Institute provides mental health care to adolescents, adults and geriatric patients. The Rehabilitation Services Department offers classes/activities to promote social skills, health and wellness (body and mind) and basic job skills. The Vocation Department offers a paid Work Program to patients, clients assigned to Adult Psychiatric, Forensic and Adolescent
Care units who meet a set of requirements.
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Why does the job exist?
Incumbent will oversee the day-to-day operation of the Turquoise Canteen and, provide supervision to work program participants assigned to work in the canteen. In addition, this position will assist other areas of Rehabilitation Services as needed or directed.
How does it get done?
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Operating a cash register, inventory control, ordering from vendors, stocking, setting prices, supervising patients assigned to the work program, completing daily revenue reports and deposits.
- Completing documentation for work program participants, describing what they did and how they are doing in the work program.
- Reporting any concerns to the Work Program Coordinator.
All patients, residents, clients associated with NMBHI.
Ideal Candidate
All patients, residents, clients associated with NMBHI.
Minimum Qualification
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Employment Requirements
Must possess a valid Drivers License
Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate
1. SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS--This position ls designated as safely sensitive. Employment Is subject to pre-employment and random testing. In accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules, and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment ls subject to nationwide criminal background checks and is conditional pending results.
2. CRIMINAL RECORDS BACKGROUND CHECK-Must successfully complete post offer pre-employment criminal records background check. Employment is conditional pending the results of criminal records background checks. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Working Conditions
This position will mainly perform assigned duties in a store (canteen) type setting and perform duties associated with managing a store. The incumbent will be required to supervise patients participating in the work program. This will include completing progress notes. Money handling, counting, depositing, drafting revenue reports and making deposits. Exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Exposure to mentally and behaviorally challenged residents who may exhibit unpredictable and sometimes violent behaviors.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Perry Montoya (505)454-2189 or Kaylene Maldonado (505)454-2371 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.