Community Living Technician

Region8mhs; Brandon (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service provider in Brandon, Mississippi is seeking a Community Living Technician. This role involves teaching and assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in daily living skills and personal care. You will maintain documentation, provide transportation, and help with social activities. A high school diploma or GED, good communication skills, and a valid Mississippi driver’s license are required. This role operates Monday to Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Development equivalent.
• Valid Mississippi Driver’s license.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Valid Mississippi Driver’s license.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Teach, assist, and implement community living skills.
• Maintain documentation as required.
• Assist individuals with personal care and hygiene.
• Provides transportation for individuals to daily activities.
• Provides transportation for daily activities, including work.
• Monitors individuals at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing skills

Good communication skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Criminal background check

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

COMMUNITY LIVING TECHNICIAN

(Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services)

Monday - Friday, 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

POSITIONS SUPERVISED

None