Position title
CSU Technician
Description
The active technician will provide behavior management type services with the adult SMI population.
Responsibilities
- Check and record consumer conditions such as vital signs and weight.
- Administer basic life saving techniques.
- Perform or assist in the performance of activities of daily living including but not limited to bathing, shaving, washing clothes and brushing teeth.
- Write nontechnical reports documenting patient behavior, activity, and progress towards habilitation/treatment plan goals.
- Direct and participate in recreational and social activities for consumers in accordance with written programs and habilitation plans.
- Accompany consumers to needed services outside the facility.
- Assist in the upkeep of the facility through limited cleaning, laundering, and maintenance tasks.
- Conduct and document operational activities such as fire drills and checking safety equipment as directed and trained to do so by senior staff.
- Use appropriate behavioral management techniques when interacting with consumers.
- Report promptly for assigned shift and work beyond assigned shift hours including weekends and holidays, as needed.
- Stay awake and alert at all times. Perform safety checks (assure client is breathing and safe) every 15 minutes or as needed and document in log.
- Notify program director or other senior staff of any referrals, elopements, acts of aggression or any other problem situation outside the scope of authority of Active Treatment Technician.
- 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 LIFECORE Health Group’s 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.
- 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.
Qualifications
- A minimum of a high school diploma or GED
- Valid Mississippi Driver’s License
Job Benefits
- PTO for personal needs and sick leave
- Military leave
- Health Savings Account
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- PERS Retirement
- Ten Paid Holidays
- Voluntary Supplemental Policies
- ETC.
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Hiring organization
Employment Type
Full-time
Duration of employment
Permanent
Industry
Health Care
Job Location
Date posted
December 11, 2023
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