Community Living Technician
Region 8 Mental Health·Brandon, Mississippi
Region 8 Mental Health·Brandon, Mississippi
The Community Living Technician is responsible for teaching and assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community living skills. This includes personal care, medical assistance, and facilitating access to community activities.
Description COMMUNITY LIVING TECHNICIAN (Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services) Saturday, Sunday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and/or 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK The primary responsibilities of this position consist of teaching, assisting, and implementing community living skills. Activities include, but are not limited to, assisting with direct personal care, instrumental activities of daily living, assisting with routine and emergency medical care, accessing community activities, and organizing and arranging basic needs for the individuals in supervised living.
EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITIES 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.
Assists individuals in all areas of physical care and hygiene as needed including but not limited to bathing, dressing, shaving and brushing teeth.
Assists with basic independent living necessities, such as banking, bill paying, and social activities.
Assists with turns and positions for non-ambulatory consumers.
Uses appropriate behavioral management techniques when interacting with consumers.
Participates in recreational and social activities for individuals as needed.
Prepares and participates in instructional training and groups.
Assists with meal planning and preparation, as well as grocery shopping.
Assists in scheduling and attending appointments for physical health care, as well as ensuring individuals understand what doctors are discussing Provides transportation for individuals to and from daily activities, including work.
Directly monitors individuals at all times.
All other duties as assigned by Supervisors.
High school diploma or General Education Development equivalent. Typing, transcription skills and computer skills required. Good communication skills. Valid Mississippi Driver’s license. Must pass a criminal background check.
REPORTING SUPERVISOR Community Living Program Manager, Coordinator, Clinical Directors.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, good communication skills, and a valid Mississippi driver's license. They are also required to pass a criminal background check and maintain necessary training and certifications.
Market context
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