Assist clients in basic living skills such as shopping, job seeking, telephone skills, medication management, budgeting, nutrition, correspondence, etc. Provide informal individual and group guidance oriented toward improvement of individual social skills and enhancement of self-concept. At time of appointment, must possess a valid Oregon driver's license. This classification works with supervision from a mental health specialist who assigns special work projects. Recurring routine assignments are independently performed by employee on basis of past experience.
Employee estimates time and materials and manages time efficiently.
Employee uses initiative and judgment in completing routine assignments and interpretation of general administrative or operational policies and procedures is sometimes necessary. Work is performed within well established guidelines of the mental health division. Significant deviations require prior approval. Work is reviewed in progress and for effectiveness in meeting program goals. Employees may or may not work in proximity of supervisor.