Well developed communication skills are required. The work requires considerable physical exertion. The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required.
Serious injury is possible.
Involves functional leadership responsibility. This level may also involve limited administrative responsibility such as participating in the evaluation of work performance. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Mental Health class series in which the therapeutic work is in the care and treatment of the mentally ill or emotionally disturbed. Differs from the Mental Retardation Technician I class which does not provide for lead worker responsibilities. Differs from the Mental Retardation Specialist class which requires a broader range of responsibilities including multi-unit supervision or responsibility for developing training curricula or treatment programs for the facility.