26-1985 Resident Technician CSDD/Roger G Smith

Ceicmh; Michigan; On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CMHA-CEI is seeking staff to support residents with severe mental illness in residential and supported living settings in Lansing, MI. You will assist with daily living skills, medications, and personal care under supervision, with a focus on independence and community participation.

Responsibilities include documentation, crisis intervention when needed, and collaboration with the team. The position requires a high school diploma, certification, and a valid Michigan driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain and maintain certification in Department of Community Health Group Home Skill Training.
• Must be able to read and follow medication charts.
• Must be physically able to lift 40lbs.
• Must have a valid Michigan driver's license and access to transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in personal care and treatment of individuals with serious mental illness in residential or supported living settings.
• Implement skill acquisition and stages of change related to each plan of service.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Train residents in daily living skills such as medication management, personal care, meal preparation and laundry.
• Maintain required documentation and attend mandatory team meetings.

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 theirfamily members to apply.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Residential Services Coordinator, Community Services for the Developmentally Disabled, 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, understanding 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. 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 team 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. 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 (Therapeutic Options A & Therapeutic Option B on an Emergency basis) and must be physically able to lift 40lbs. 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.

Salary

$19.85 per hour.

Schedule

Saturday 3pm-11pm; Tuesday 9am-3pm; Wednesday 10am-6pm; Thursday 9am-4pm; Friday 3pm-11pm

Location

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