26-1557 Resident Technician/AMHS - ARCH

Ceicmh; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CMHA-CEI in Lansing, MI is seeking a Residential Services Aide to support adults with severe mental illness in a residential or supported living setting. The role focuses on daily living skills, medication management, and community participation, with emphasis on safety and documentation.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention when needed, transportation, attending staff trainings, and following plans of service to promote independence while maintaining required records and communicating

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED.
• Must receive and maintain certification in Department of Community Health Group Home Skill Training.
• Ability to read and follow medication charts.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and treatment for residents in residential or supported living settings.
• Assist with skill acquisition, stages of change, and plans of service to promote independence.
• Support daily living skills: medication management, meal prep, housekeeping, laundry.
• Document accurately and attend mandatory trainings and staff meetings.
• Provide transportation using agency or personal vehicle as needed.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Medication management

Daily living skills training

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.

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 3:15-11:30p; Sunday 3:15-11:30p; Monday off; Tuesday off; Wednesday 1-3 staff meeting; Thursday 3:15-11:30p; and Friday 3:15-11:30p.

Location

Adult Mental Health Services/Residential, Lansing, Michigan.