Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician I

BASIC FUNCTION : Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, monitor assigned mental health clients and probate conservatorship clients to assure the delivery of psychiatric, medical, and conservatorship services and to assure proper linkage to social, economic and community resources.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS : Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician I incumbent will work in a training capacity under close supervision. Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician II is the experienced level classification in the series. Incumbents are assigned a large caseload and operate independently. Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician III is the advanced level classification in the series. Incumbents are assigned a highly specialized and more complex caseload and operate with a higher degree of independence.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : Any combination equivalent to : Bachelors degree; or 30 college level semester units and two years of qualifying experience in the human services field.LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS : Valid California driver's license.A valid driver's license may be required at the time of appointment and employees may also be required to drive their own vehicle and provide proof of liability insurance as per Vehicle Code VC § 160020. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.  This position may require pre-employment drug test, physical examination, and fingerprinting for a background investigation.  The County of Imperial does not unlawfully discriminate on any prohibited basis under state or federal law including prohibitions listed in title VII, the Age and Discrimination and Employment Act, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Fair Employment and Housing Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.  If you feel you have a need for special arrangements due to a disability in order to participate in the recruitment process, call (442) 265-1148 or TTY (442) 265-1169.

• NOTE : IF YOU BELIEVE YOUR CIVIL RIGHTS IN EMPLOYMENT MATTERS HAVE BEEN VIOLATED AT ANY TIME DURING THE COURSE OF YOUR CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT, CONTACT THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OFFICE, 940 W. MAIN STREET, SUITE 101, EL CENTRO, CA 92243, PHONE : (442) 265-1017 (DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR GENERAL EMPLOYMENT OR JOB APPLICATION INFORMATION).  About Imperial County : Imperial County is located in the Imperial Valley in the southeast of California, bordering Arizona and Mexico, with the Colorado River forming the County's eastern boundary. Imperial County is a major agricultural center, producing half of the nation's winter vegetables, as well as extensive renewable resources, such as geothermal, wind, and solar. Off-road enthusiasts are drawn to the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation area, and the Colorado River is a popular destination for watersports, including fishing, boating, and water skiing. Fans of the popular movie, The Return of the Jedi, will recognize the Algodones Sand Dunes, where the movie was filmed.