Adult Behavioral Health Technician

Centers for Independence; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Centers for Independence in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Part Time Caregiver to support adults with severe mental illness in a home-like setting. Responsibilities include life-skills coaching, meal preparation, medication monitoring, and daily documentation to support individualized plans.

You will work under supervision, promoting safety and dignity while helping residents attend programs and maintain personal hygiene. Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Minimum 1 year experience with adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Must pass competency testing and attend required annual CBRF trainings.
• Travel: None

Responsibilities

• Assists consumers in learning independent living skills per ISP (e.g. laundry, housekeeping, cooking, time/money management).
• Plans, prepares, and serves nutritious meals within the home, training residents in food preparation and serving.
• Monitors medication adherence as directed by physician.
• Reports changes in client behavior to clinicians/physician.
• Ensures residents maintain personal hygiene and grooming for day programs.
• Facilitates transportation as necessary for day programs, work or school.
• Ensures house is clean and DHS 83 CBRF compliant; reports repairs.
• Performs daily/weekly monitoring and logs per ISPs; assists with groceries.
• Participates in staff meetings and trainings; adheres to policies.

Skills

English/Spanish comms

Independent work

Teamwork

CBRF training

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Centers for Independence in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Part Time Caregiver to support adults with severe mental illness in a home-like setting. Responsibilities include life-skills coaching, meal preparation, medication monitoring, and daily documentation to support individualized plans.

You will work under supervision, promoting safety and dignity while helping residents attend programs and maintain personal hygiene. Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is preferred.