26-1542a Resident Technician/AMHS - MAC

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

Job summary

CMHA-CEI is a Michigan Certified Bronze Level Veteran Friendly Employer inviting candidates to apply for a residential services role in Lansing, MI. The position involves assisting individuals with severe mental illness, supporting daily living skills and medication management, and providing transportation when required.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, ability to read and follow instructions, and a valid Michigan driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to understand written instructions and read medication charts.
• Must be physically able to lift and transfer individuals as needed; requires a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Support personal care and treatment of individuals with severe mental illness in residential settings.
• Assist in daily living skills such as medication management, meal prep, and laundry.
• Provide transportation to activities, appointments and community events as needed.

Skills

High school diploma

Reading and writing communication

Crisis intervention

Driver's license

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.

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.

Pay:$19.85 per hour.

Schedule:Saturday 7:30-2; Sunday off; Monday off; Tuesday 11-5p; Wednesday 3-5p staff meeting and 5-11:30p; Thursday 5-1130p; Friday 5-11:30p.

Location:Adult Mental Health Services/Residential, Lansing, Michigan.