26-1557 Resident Technician/AMHS - ARCH

Ceicmh; Lansing (MI); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CMHA-CEI in Michigan seeks a dedicated Residential Services Worker to support adults with severe and persistent mental illness living in residential or supported independent living settings. You will assist with personal care, basic daily living skills, medication management, crisis de-escalation, and social engagement, while helping individuals follow their plan of service and achieve greater independence and safety.

Strong written and verbal communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must be able to understand written instructions.
• Ability to communicate both in writing and verbally.
• Must be able to read and follow medication charts.
• Candidate will provide crisis intervention as needed and must be physically able to lift and transfer of physically impaired consumers.
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for job related use is required.

Responsabilités

• Assist in personal care and treatment of individuals with mental illness.
• Implement skill acquisition and support independence per each plan of service.
• Act as resource and referral for residents’ needs.
• Provide transportation to activities, appointments, and community events.
• Maintain documentation and participate in staff meetings and trainings.

Connaissances

Crisis intervention

Medication management

Communication skills

Daily living skills training

Documentation

Formation

High School diploma or GED

Description du poste

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.

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.