Crisis Technician (Full Time T-SAT, Midnight - 8am)

Region; Brandon (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Region in Brandon, MS is seeking a Crisis Technician for the Tue-Sat midnight to 8:00 a.m. shift. You will assist consumers with personal care, monitor safety, and support daily program activities and meals.

Responsibilities include documenting tasks, maintaining required trainings, assisting with intake, supervising meals, and coordinating with supervisors to uphold program standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Good communication skills are required for interacting with consumers and staff.
• Valid Mississippi Driver's license is required.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Maintains documentation to show duties are completed per program standards.
• Maintains required training and certifications.
• Maintains required documentation.
• Uses behavioral management techniques when interacting with consumers.
• Participates in recreational and social activities for patients.
• Prepares and participates in instructional training and groups.
• Assists with menu and meal preparation, food inventory, and meal service.
• Assists with intake of new consumers.
• Ensures consumers are monitored at all times, including meals and snacks.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisors.

Skills

Communication skills

Driver's license (MS)

Background check required

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

CRISIS TECHNICIAN (TUES.- SAT, Midnight -8:00 a.m.)

CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK

The primary responsibilities include assisting consumers in all areas of physical care and assume total responsibility for the hygiene of consumers who are unable to independently perform such tasks. Other duties include assisting with daily program activities, general housekeeping assignments and food preparation and service.

EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains documentation as evidence that all duties are completed in accordance with program requirements contained in the Department of Mental Health Operational Standards
• Maintains proper training, continuing education, qualifications, and other certifications required for this position as written in the Department of Mental Health Operational Standards
• Maintains required documentation
• Uses appropriate behavioral management techniques when interacting with consumers
• Participates in recreational and social activities for patients as needed
• Prepares and participates in instructional training and groups
• Assists with menu and meal preparation, perform food inventory and meal service
• Assists with intake of new consumers
• Ensures that all consumers are monitored at all times including meals and snack
• All other duties as assigned by Supervisors

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good communication skills.
• Valid Mississippi Driver's license.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

REPORTING SUPERVISOR

Program Director, Clinical Directors

POSITIONS SUPERVISED

None

LOCATION

Crisis Stabilization Unit