Community Living Technician (PT/PRN)

Region8mhs; Mississippi; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant?

Job summary

Region8mhs in Mississippi seeks a Community Living Technician to support individuals in supervised living settings. You will assist with personal care, daily living activities, and coordinate medical appointments and transportation.

The role emphasizes documentation, training maintenance, communication, and collaboration with supervisors to ensure safety and quality of life.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Typing, transcription, and computer skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Valid Mississippi Driver’s license.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Maintain documentation to meet Mississippi DMH standards.
• Maintain training, qualifications, and certifications.
• Assist with personal care and daily living activities.
• Assist with banking, bills, and social activities.
• Provide transportation to daily activities and work.
• Monitor individuals at all times.
• Support meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking.
• Schedule and attend health appointments; explain doctor discussions.
• Participate in recreational and instructional activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing

Communication

Driving license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

COMMUNITY LIVING TECHNICIAN

Sat/Sun 8p-8a

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 Educational 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