Program Technician

Division: Client Support Services (CSS)
Department: CSS-Rehabilitation
Supervised By: Program Manager
FLSA Status: Non-exempt/Regular/Part-time/Relief
Effective Date: April 2010

With supervision, this person will assist in provision of supervision, training and treatment of developmentally disabled and/or aged and disabled individuals in a day service or waiver program.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• With supervision, this person will assist in provision of supervision, training in a day service, home based, or community based program
• With supervision, plans, organizes, prepares, and implements various outings, activities, and events for participants
• Assist in maintenance of client and program records in accordance with applicable standards and regulations. The preparation of intervention reports is required and must be completed according to acceptable time-lines as well as standards of length, accuracy, thoroughness, and language usage.
• Interacts with clients in a responsible manner: e.g. individualized, positive, age-appropriate, reciprocal, constructive non-authoritarian, and non-confrontive; engages in constructive conversation and positive social interactions while the program is in operation
• Maintains a high level of ethical conduct regarding confidentiality, relationships, and associations with participants
• Interacts appropriately with all visitors, family members, and other service providers
• Conducts all events, activities, and outings in a safe manner, and employ effective measures regarding risk management, and emergency procedures
• Participates in continuing education activities to maintain knowledge and skills in area related to the focus of the program
• Attends and participates fully in meetings as assigned and meet regularly with supervisor to exchange pertinent information and receive supervision
• Assists with inventory and general maintenance of supplies, facilities, and equipment
• Maintains a clean and aesthetically pleasing facility
• Completes indirect tasks as assigned by supervisor including assisting with quality assurance activities record keeping, report writing, logging, and completing forms
• Assists in handling of crisis and emergency situations involving participants
• Transports participants safely and effectively either by drivingCenter-owned vehicles or by using own vehicle
• Performs other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good observation and decision making skills
• Experience in implementing group activities and outings is helpful
• Agreement to use personal transportation in work capacity
  

• Maintains a valid Chauffeur’s license in accordance with MVL policy
• Maintains current American Red Cross CPR/1st Aid certification
  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Stands for long periods of time
• Drives for extended periods of time in all types of weather
• Assists clients in wheelchairs
• Assists clients walking to and from activities
• Lifts and carries up to 50 pounds
• Safely loads and unloads consumers from vans
• Participates in group activities/yard games

• Staff works in a day service or waiver program with limited supervision.
• Many program activities are conducted in community settings away from Hamilton Center, Inc. premises.
• Work conditions, such as cleanliness, comfort and safety, may vary widely.
• Exposure to all types of weather elements is likely.
• Staff may be scheduled to work evenings and/or weekends.
• Lunch and break times may be adjusted to adapt to the program schedule and to insure adequate participant supervision.
• Safety management and crisis intervention decisions and actions are dependent on staff present and/or outside emergency services.
  

• Satisfactory reference and background investigation checks
• Completion of a pre-employment drug screening and completion of post-employment drug or alcohol tests upon reasonable suspicion of use
• Completion of tuberculin screening no later than three days prior to first work day of employment and annually thereafter
• Completion of Center-wide new employee orientation and ALL required paperwork prior to reporting for work
• Completion of HCI’s Commitment to Quality training.
• Attendance at all mandatory staff development & training
• Successful completion of a six month on the job orientation period
• Participation in payroll electronic deposit
• Adherence to Compliance Program Plan
  

Job descriptions are not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job. They are meant to be accurate reflections of the principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions about jobs.

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