Description DAY TREATMENT TECHNICIAN (Children's Program) Part-time CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK Day Treatment Technicians are responsible for facilitating program activities with consumers enrolled in day treatment programs. This position may require operation of a bus or van to transport consumers to and from the day treatment programs. The work involves constant monitoring and supervision of consumers for ensuring their safety, well-being and improvement in daily functioning. This position works primarily in our Children's Program but may also require availability to work in our Adult Program. EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITIES • Represents Region 8 and Region 8 Administration in a positive manner at all times both internally and externally. • Always leads by example and is a positive role model for coworkers. • 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. • Supervise clients in day treatment activities, including meal and snack preparation, clerical duties and maintenance. • Meet regularly with day treatment staff to access client participation. • Assist staff with menu preparation, food inventory, shopping and ordering of supplies as necessary. • Assist in supervision of clients while on field trips. • Transportation of clients as directed by supervisor. • All other duties as assigned by Supervisors. QUALIFICATIONS • Must possess at a minimum a high school diploma or General Education Development equivalent. • Must have a valid Mississippi driver’s license. • Must pass a criminal background check. REPORTING SUPERVISOR Program Coordinator/Directors, County Administrator and Clinical Directors. POSITIONS SUPERVISED None