26-1523 Resident Technician AMHS/Relief

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

Job summary

CMHA-CEI in Lansing, Michigan is seeking a Relief Worker for Adult Mental Health Services. You will assist residents in personal care and treatment within a residential setting, enabling independence and skill development under supervision.

Responsibilities include medication support, daily living activities, and community participation. A High School diploma or GED is required, with mandatory training and a valid Michigan driver’s license. 0–19 hours per week, overnights/evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must complete CMHA-CEI Group Home Skill Training (training paid by CMHA-CEI).
• Ability to read and follow medication charts; communicate in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Assist in personal care and treatment of residents with severe mental illness.
• Support residents in daily living activities, including medication management and meal prep.
• Provide transportation to activities, appointments, and community events as needed.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Medication management

Written and verbal communication

Documentation

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.