Communication techniques and well developed communication skills become an important requirement at this level. The work requires light 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.
Supervision is not the primary responsibility of the job. Responsibility includes training, instructing, scheduling, and reviewing work and recommending hiring and disciplinary actions to a higher level of authority. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Licensed Mental Health Technician I and II classes in which the work is skilled technical work providing active treatment for residents who are emotionally disturbed or mentally ill and does not include full supervisory responsibilities. Differs from the Mental Retardation class series which provides for active treatment of the mentally retarded. Participates in induction, orientation and motivation of lower level staff.