Day Treatment Technician (Adult Program)

Region 8 Mental Health•Brandon, MS

23h

About The Position

Day Treatment Technicians facilitate program activities for consumers enrolled in day treatment programs and operate a bus or van to transport consumers to and from the programs. The role involves constant monitoring and supervision to ensure consumers’ safety, well-being, and improvement in daily functioning. The employee is assigned to one primary location but may be asked to fill in or work at other day treatment programs for coverage with prior supervisor approval. For intellectual and developmental disability services, the position also provides daily supervision, training, instruction, and assistance in living skills, pre-vocational skills, and work training. The employee maintains equipment and supplies, estimates time and materials for assigned work areas, transports consumers as needed, and completes assigned paperwork and documentation.

Requirements

At least a high school diploma or General Education Development equivalent.
Valid Mississippi driver’s license.
Must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

Facilitate program activities for consumers enrolled in day treatment programs.
Operate a bus or van to transport consumers to and from day treatment programs.
Constantly monitor and supervise consumers to support their safety, well-being, and improvement in daily functioning.
Fill in or float between day treatment programs as needed for coverage, with prior supervisor approval.
Represent Region 8 and Region 8 Administration positively, internally and externally.
Lead by example and serve as a positive role model for coworkers.
Maintain documentation showing that duties are completed in accordance with Mississippi Department of Mental Health Operational Standards.
Maintain required training, continuing education, qualifications, and certifications.
Supervise clients in day treatment activities, including meal and snack preparation, clerical duties, and maintenance.
Meet regularly with day treatment staff to assess client participation.
Assist staff with menu preparation, food inventory, shopping, and ordering supplies as necessary.
Assist with supervising clients on field trips.
Transport clients as directed by a supervisor.
For intellectual and developmental disability services, provide daily supervision, training, instruction, and assistance in living skills, pre-vocational skills, and work training.
Inspect, inventory, and maintain equipment and supplies used in assigned areas.
Estimate the time and materials needed for assigned work areas.
Transport consumers with intellectual and developmental disabilities between the center, their homes, and planned activities as needed.
Complete routine paperwork and documentation as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.