26-2051 Resident Technician CSDD/Greencrest

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

Job summary

CMHA-CEI in Michigan is seeking staff to support residents with severe mental illness in a residential setting. Duties include personal care, medication assistance, and daily living skill training under supervision.

You will implement plans, monitor progress, and document outcomes while engaging residents in community activities and team meetings. Allows opportunity to apply crisis intervention and transportation coordination as needed.

Qualifications

• Possession of a High School diploma or GED required.
• Must receive and maintain certification in Department of Community Health Group Home Skill Training.
• Must be able to understand written instructions and read/ follow medication charts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in personal care and treatment of individuals with mental illness in residential or supported living settings.
• Implement skill acquisition and stages of change per individual plan of service.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed and assist residents with daily living activities.
• Maintain required documentation and participate in community activities.

Skills

Reading instructions

Verbal communication

Crisis intervention

Medication management support

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certification in Dept. of Community Health Group Home Skill Training

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

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.