Behavioral Health Tech - Grove Center (Agriculture)
BASIC PURPOSE: The BHT is responsible for ensuring basic safety and security for all consumers who participate in sheltered workshop services or day habilitation programs. The BHT is responsible for implementing the consumers programs to assist with daily social and living skills when working as a Day Program Aide. The BHT monitors, educates and redirects consumers to ensure that the consumers are receiving opportunities for training and growth in the least restrictive environment as possible when working as a Floor Supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. US Citizen 2. Valid Drivers license, clean driving record. 3. Must be over age 18. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: -Walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling, lifting, carrying and grasping are necessary body movements utilized in performing duties. -Must be able to read and write legibly in English. -Hearing within normal range is required. -Visual acuity must be within normal range. -Must have manual dexterity for using equipment as necessary. -Must be able to operate a motor vehicle. MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: -Must have ability to maintain client confidentiality. -Must have the ability to work successfully under potentially stressful conditions, and must be capable of adapting to varying workloads on a constant basis. -Must have the ability to make sound, independent judgments, and also be able to collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary teams, residential and nursing coordinators, and other members of the agency in an appropriate fashion. -Must have the ability to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures. -Must have effective reading and comprehension skills. -Must have strong communication skills, written and verbal. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: (POTENTIAL FOR) -Exposure to chemicals, such as cleaning products and other products used on household equipment, etc. -Exposure to stress and constant interruptions. -Possible exposure to body fluids, contagious diseases, etc. while carrying out services. EQUIPMENT USED: This must be considered only a representative, partial list, since equipment changes may occur at any time: Computers, printers, telephone, fax machine, copier, shredder, kitchen appliances