26-1523 Resident Technician AMHS/Relief

Ceicmh; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

CMHA-CEI is seeking for a relief Residential Support Worker to assist adults with mental health needs in residential and supported living settings in Lansing, MI. You will help with daily living skills, medication management, and community activities under supervision.

The role involves lifting, driving, and flexible shifts including overnights, evenings, weekends, and holidays. A high school diploma or GED is required, and crisis intervention skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and follow medication charts.
• Effective written and verbal communication required.
• Must be able to perform crisis interventions as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in personal care and treatment of residents.
• Support skill acquisition and independence goals.
• Provide transportation to activities, appointments, and community events.
• Maintain required documentation and participate in staff meetings.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication

Medication management

Documentation

Transportation

Reading instructions

Physical lifting

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

CMHA-CEI is a Michigan Certified Bronze Level Veteran Friendly Employer and we encourage active military service members, veterans, and their family members to apply.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Residential Services Coordinator, Adult Mental Health Services assists in the personal care and treatment of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness residing in a residential setting or supported independent living setting. Candidate is responsible for implementation of skill acquisition, understand the stages of change and substance use disorders as it relates to each individual’s plan of service, with a goal of assisting individuals to be as independent as possible. Acts as a resource and referral for residents to meet their needs. Provides transportation with agency vehicle or personal vehicle, when needed, to and from day and evening activities, appointments, social, religious and recreational activities, and community inclusionary activities as assigned. Typical duties: support mental illness symptoms management, training and assisting residents in daily living skills such as medication management; personal care; interpersonal communication skills; cleaning; meal preparation and laundry; de-escalations skills; maintaining required documentation; and assisting residents in participation in community activities. Attends mandatory staff meetings and in-service training sessions.

Requirements

Possession of a High School diploma or G.E.D. is required. Must receive and maintain certification in Department of Community Health Group Home Skill Training (All training is paid and completed through CMHA-CEI). Must be able to understand written instructions. Ability to accurately and effectively communicate both in writing and verbally is required. Must be able to read and follow medication charts. Candidate will provide crisis intervention as needed and must be physically able to do lifting and transferring of physically impaired consumers according to approved agency policies/procedures. Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for job related use is required.

Conditional Employment Requirements

Employment offers for this position will be contingent upon the results of a criminal background check (including fingerprinting), a physical exam, and verification of an acceptable Michigan driving record. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.Must be able to pass a physical exam annually.

Salary/Hours

$19.85 per hour. 0-19 hours per week.

Schedule

Relief position – filling in for regular staff at various locations. Shifts include overnights, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Location

Adult Mental Health Services/Residential, Lansing, Michigan.

CMHA-CEI’s promotion of diversity is fueled by the desire to seek equality of opportunity for all persons. CMHA-CEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.