DAY TREATMENT ASSISTANT- PT

Life Help; Greenwood (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Life Help in Greenwood, MS is seeking an Entry Level Day Treatment support role. The position is part-time and involves clerical duties, coordinating with teachers, parents, and case managers while maintaining confidentiality and professional conduct.

You will drive the program vehicle or use a personal car to transport individuals, participate in required trainings, and uphold policy standards. A HS diploma/GED and a valid Mississippi driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mental Health Field or relevant experience with a HS diploma/GED.
• Valid Mississippi Driver's License and reliable transportation are required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with youth, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clerical duties: filing, copies, and monitoring point systems.
• Support Day Treatment Specialist in day treatment for SED adolescents.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, case managers, and school staff as needed.
• Provide transportation to individuals using program vehicle or personal car.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold agency policies and standards.
• Participate in required trainings and perform duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate leadership, organizational, and interpersonal abilities.

Skills

Driver's License

Reliable Transportation

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mental Health Field

High School Diploma / GED

Valid Mississippi Driver's License

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Greenwood, MS

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: High School

Job Shift: Day

Description

Job Duties:

• Assist with clerical duties which include filing, making copies and monitoring point systems.
• Assist Day Treatment Specialist in providing day treatment for SED adolescents.
• Collateral contacts with teachers, parents, case managers, youth court, school counselors, and principals as needed.
• Drive program vehicle and/or personal automobile to provide transportation to individuals receiving services as needed.
• Treat individuals receiving services, family members, staff, volunteers, visitors, government agencies, and the general public with respect, dignity, and courtesy at all times. Conduct yourself in a manner which leaves a favorable impression with the public.
• Adhere to all Department of Mental Health Standards, Division of Medicaid Standards, and maintain respect for all other Life Help policies, procedures, and management decisions.
• Respect and uphold the confidentiality of individuals receiving services, their family members, colleagues, and any sensitive situations arising within the agency. Refrain from malicious gossip at all times.
• Participate in all training required for your specific position and by the agency at large.
• Perform other specific duties as assigned by your supervisor/manager/coordinator.
• Must possess leadership ability, organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and must possess the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• May be subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, including TB, AIDS and Hepatitis and may be subject to emotionally upset and hostile individuals, family members, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mental Health Field or
• Relevant Experience and High School Diploma/GED
• Valid Mississippi Driver's License
• Reliable Transportation