Community Supports Technician - Intermittent

SupportFinity™; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 22,771 - 31,051; Part time

Job summary

SupportFinity™ is looking for a Community Supports Technician for intermittent on-call work in Michigan. This role monitors the health and safety of clients via electronic systems and provides direct intervention as needed.

The position requires at least a high school diploma and two years of caregiver experience. Shift options are flexible, ranging from day to night hours.

The technician will play a vital role in ensuring clients' well-being and will be involved in crisis handling and supportive care.

Qualifications

• Two years of caregiver experience or equivalent training preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required for agency vehicle use.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, intervention, and support during off‑hours in recipients' homes.
• Operate electronic monitoring systems and ensure proper functioning.
• Monitor auditory cues for indications that support or intervention is needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Crisis handling

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

DCH Group Home Curriculum including first aid and CPR

Job description

Community Supports Technician - Intermittent

Location: 301 S Crapo Street, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

Schedule: Intermittent on‑call work with no guaranteed hours; up to 20 hours per week. Minimum of 1‑2 shifts weekly. Shift options include:

• 7am – 3pm
• 8am – 4pm
• 3pm – 11pm
• 4pm – 12am
• 7pm – 3am
• 11pm – 7am
• 12am – 8am

Compensation: $16.53 – $22.54 per hour, depending on experience.

Job Summary

Monitors the health, safety, and security of designated recipients via electronic monitoring systems from a central location and responds to their needs verbally, in person, or by arranging the appropriate response. Provides direct care and support during off‑hours and intervenes as needed.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide direct care, intervention, and support during off‑hours in recipients' homes.
• Operate electronic monitoring systems and ensure proper functioning.
• Monitor auditory cues for indications that support or intervention is needed.
• Pay special attention to needs identified in service plans and potential emergency situations.
• Nurture, comfort, and provide communication opportunities via monitoring systems.
• Document all activities in a timely manner following applicable policies.
• Promote safe, secure, and healthful living conditions for recipients.
• Follow emergency procedures affecting recipients’ welfare.

Employment Standards

• General Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Courses: DCH Group Home Curriculum including basic first aid, CPR, medication administration, and crisis avoidance techniques.
• Job-Related Experience: Two years of caregiver experience or equivalent training preferred.
• Licenses: Valid driver’s license required for agency vehicle use.

Conditions of Employment

• Knowledge: Understanding of developmental disabilities, medications, appropriate living conditions, and emergency procedures.
• Skills: Basic computer, reading, and telephone skills.
• Abilities: Independent judgment, strong verbal communication, crisis handling, and teamwork. Must remain calm under pressure, support recipients’ decision making, and stay organized.
• Physical Demands: Sitting, standing, listening, driving, walking, and providing direct care (lifting, positioning).
• Work Environment: Monitoring control room, agency vehicles, recipients' homes, and community settings.