What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inpatient Tech Group Home PRN 436,1514/MB position at Peace River Center?
Inpatient Tech Group Home PRN 436,1514 / MB
POSITION TITLE : Inpatient Tech
EFFECTIVE DATE 2025
PROGRAM : Adult Residential Treatment
REPORTS TO : Coordinator III
FACILITY : Success House (GH2)
CITY : Lakeland
JOB STATUS : PRN
FLSA : Non Exempt
Job Summary :
This is a non-degreed position that will be part of a treatment team that effectively works in a residential setting with people with severe and persistent mental illnesses in an effort to help them with their recovery. Must be able to pass a Level 2 background clearance from Florida Division of Children and Families.
General Expectations :
In the performance of their respective task and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following :
- Fully understand and consistently exhibit all of Peace River Center's Core Values, while fostering the same with all direct reports
- Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision
- Interact professionally with other employees, customer and vendors
- Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments
- Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations
Essential Duties / Requirements / Activities :
Qualifications : Education :
High school diploma or GED required
Experience :
At least 1 year experience working with persons with a mental illness helpful but not required
Training :
Must able to successfully complete CPR , First Aid and ACT trainings.
Knowledge and Skills :
Must possess basic understanding of human nature
Must possess good verbal and written communication skills and able to effectively deal with change
Assist clients in establishing and obtaining personal goals and must be able to react to change in a positive manner
Have or be willing to learn basic computer skills
Safety Equipment
Universal Precautions
Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations
Life Safety Equipment (fire extinguisher)
Transportation :
Must have reliable transportation
Must be at least 25 years of age
Have a current Florida driver's license and keep current
Clean driving record
Physical Requirements :
Machines, Tool and Equipment Used :
Computer, telephone, fax, copier, kitchen appliances
Supervisory Relationship(s)
Supervises - None
Work Environment :
The work environment is fast-paced and consists of exposure to physical conditions typical of a normal office environment. The populations cared for will include patients who are confused, delusional, irrational, agitated, or uncooperative. Most of the job is performed while sitting, although the work may require occasional standing or walking and / or the lifting and carrying of small objects. A small amount of travel may be required for meetings etc. to another PRC location.
EEO Statement
One of the greatest assets of the PRC is the ethnic, cultural, and social diversity of its employees. PRC takes great pride in the diversity and values and respect of all its employees, regardless of race, color, sex, marital status religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, disability, gender identification, or sexual orientation.
