DAY TREATMENT TECHNICIAN

CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK

Day Treatment Technicians are responsible for facilitating program activities with consumers enrolled in day treatment programs. This position requires 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.

Assignment will be given to one primary location, however, this position may require filling in or floating between other day treatment programs, as needed for coverage and upon prior approval from supervisor.

EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Children and Adult Day Treatment

• 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.
• Maintains documentation as evidence that all duties are completed in accordance with program requirements contained in the Mississippi Department of Mental Health Operational Standards. 
• Maintains proper training, continuing education, qualifications, and other certifications required for this position as written in the Mississippi Department of Mental Health Operational Standards.
• Supervises clients in day treatment activities, including meal and snack preparation, clerical duties, and maintenance.
• Meets regularly with day treatment staff to access client participation.
• Assists staff with menu preparation, food inventory, shopping and ordering of supplies as necessary.
• Assists in supervision of clients while on field trips.
• Transportation of clients as directed by supervisor.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Day Treatment for Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services - Vocational Training Instructor; as above, but additional requirements as follows:

• Provides supervision, training, instruction and assistance to consumers with intellectual and developmental disabilities on a daily basis in areas of living skills, pre-vocational skills and work training.
• Inspects, inventories and maintains equipment and supplies used in assigned areas.
• Makes estimates of time and materials required for assigned work area. 
• Transports consumers with intellectual and developmental disabilities to and from the center to home and planned activities as needed.
• Performs routine paperwork and documentation as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned by Supervisors.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess at a minimum a high school diploma or General Education Development 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