26-1952 Resident Technician CSDD/Relief

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

Job summary

CMHA-CEI is seeking staff to assist residents with intellectual disabilities in a residential setting in Lansing, MI. You will help with daily living skills, personal care, and participate in community activities under supervision.

Responsibilities include implementing behavior programs, maintaining charts, and attending staff trainings. A high school diploma or GED is required, plus certification in Group Home Skill Training and ability to lift 40 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must pass and maintain certification in Department of Community Health Group Home Skill Training.
• Ability to understand written instructions and read medication charts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living skills and personal care.
• Support implementation of skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs.
• Maintain documentation and assist residents with community activities.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and in-service trainings.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Read instructions

Written communication

Crisis intervention

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

CMHA-CEI is a Michigan Certified Gold 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 Group Home Coordinator, Community Services for the Developmentally Disabled (CSDD), assists in the personal care and training of individuals with intellectual disabilities in a residential setting.

Candidate is responsible for implementation of skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs developed to maximize an individual's potential for increased independence.

• training and assisting residents in daily living skills such as personal care
• interpersonal communication skills
• household cleaning
• meal preparation and laundry
• implementation of Behavior Treatment Plans which may include the use of therapeutic physical and verbal intervention
• maintaining required documentation
• and assisting residents in participating in community activities
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and in-service training sessions

Requirements

• Possession of a high school diploma or G.E.D. is required.
• Will be required to pass and maintain certification in Department of Community Health Group Home Skill Training.
• Must be able to understand written instructions.
• Ability to accurately and effectively communicate both verbally and in writing is required.
• Must be able to read and follow medication charts.
• Candidate will provide crisis intervention as needed and must be physically able to lift 40lbs.
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license and access to reliable means of transportation for job related use is required.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must be able to pass a physical exam annually.

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.

Relief Scheduling Expectations

Relief fills in for regular staff at various locations, shifts include overnights, evenings, weekends and holidays. You must make yourself available to work at least four (4) PM shifts per month - two (2) of those must fall on a weekend. You must make yourself available to work for at least three (3) shifts that fall on the major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve & New Year's Day.

Location

Community Services for the Developmentally Disabled/Residential, Lansing, Michigan.