Job Description
The following duties are normal for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Assists OTR in Planning, preparing and supervising special group activities, parties, Talent Factory programming, special events, and Talent Factory fund raising activities. Encourages patient/consumer participation
- Assist the Day Treatment/Talent Factory Program in preparing and completion of sellable crafts, woodworking, and other client-related activities.
- Observes, records, and reports individual behavior, reactions, and client progress using required documentation standards. Reports any significant change in functioning to team.
- Assists consumers individually and in groups regarding basic living activities including but not limited to money management, personal hygiene, nutrition, housing, shopping, meal preparation, laundry, parenting, community living, and recreation.
- Transports and escorts consumers to meetings, services, appointments and other activities.
- Provides information to Occupational therapists, social workers, supervisory staff and other professionals regarding the consumer’s status.
- Maintains regular and predictable attendance
- Attends and participates in outpatient meetings and trainings as required.
Work Direction Received:
Work instruction received by OTR, Inpatient Nursing Manager, and Clinical Services Division Manager.
Qualifications:
- High school graduate
- Valid Driver’s License
- Ability to pass background check
- Experience in woodworking and crafting preferred
Required or preferred skills:
- Experience working with mentally ill, cognitively impaired and chemically dependent patients.
- Working knowledge of state and federal patient’s rights and program regulations.
- Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to conform to goals, policies, and procedures of the Department as well as the Fond du Lac County Work Rules and Terms of Employment.
- Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, use good judgment and maintain appropriate boundaries with consumers.
- Ability to budget time and schedule work to complete tasks efficiently.
- Ability to effectively communicate and use tact and diplomacy with consumer’s, co-workers, professional personnel, the general public, and members of all socioeconomic groups.
In evaluating candidates for this position, the County may consider a combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Job Info
- Job Identification 30
- Posting Date 02/11/2025, 02:04 PM
- Apply Before 03/28/2025, 04:30 PM
- Degree Level High School Graduate
- Job Schedule Part time
- Locations 459 E 1st St, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, US
- Minimum Salary 15.78
- Maximum Salary 19.86
- Approx hours per week 12
- Assignment Category Part-time regular
- Post Through Date 04/04/2025