26-2051 Resident Technician CSDD/Greencrest

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

Job summary

CMHA-CEI in Michigan seeks a Residential Services Assistant to support individuals with severe mental illness in a residential or supported living setting. Under supervision, you will assist with personal care, medication management, and daily living skills to promote independence.

Responsibilities include implementing skill acquisition, documenting progress, and helping residents engage with community activities. Team meetings and trainings are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Must have High School diploma or GED.
• Must receive and maintain certification in Department of Community Health Group Home Skill Training.
• Must be able to understand written instructions; communicate well in writing and verbally.
• Must read and follow medication charts.
• Must be physically able to lift 40 lbs.
• Must have a valid Michigan driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in personal care and treatment of individuals with severe mental illness in residential or supported living settings.
• Implement skill acquisition and stages of change within each person’s plan of service.
• Act as resource and referral for residents to meet their needs.
• Support residents with daily living skills, including medication management, personal care, cleanliness, meals and laundry.
• Maintain required documentation and participate in community activities.
• Attend mandatory team meetings and in-service trainings.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Medication management

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Group Home Skill Training certification

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.

Salary

$19.85 per hour.

Schedule

Sat 10a-6p, Sun 4p-10p, Mon 4p-10p, Tues 4p-11p, Fri 4p-11p, and biweekly team meetings pay week Thurs 9:30a-11:30a.

Location

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