Resident Technician/AMHS

Ceicmh; Michigan; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

CMHA-CEI is a Michigan-based provider offering residential and supported independent living services for adults with mental illness. Under supervision, you will help with personal care, daily living skills, and medication support, while promoting independence and community involvement.

Responsibilities include transporting residents, documenting care, and participating in trainings. Must have HS diploma, obtain required certification, and pass background checks and screenings.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain certification in Group Home Skill Training (CMHA-CEI) and maintain it.
• Must be able to read and follow medication charts.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Must have a valid Michigan driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in personal care and treatment of residents with severe mental illness.
• Implement skill acquisition and support independence per service plans.
• Provide transportation to activities, appointments, and community inclusion events.
• Maintain documentation and participate in team meetings and trainings.
• Support residents in daily living activities such as medication management, meals, and laundry.
• Offer crisis intervention when needed and adhere to agency policies.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Effective communication

Reading instructions

Valid Michigan driver’s license

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 their family members to apply.

Responsibilities:Under the supervision of the Residential Services Coordinator, Adult Mental Health Services 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, understand 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. Provides transportation with agency vehicle or personal vehicle, when needed, to and from day and evening activities, appointments, social, religious and recreational activities, and community inclusionary activities as assigned. 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 staff 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 (All training is paid and completed through CMHA-CEI). 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 and must be physically able to do lifting and transferring of physically impaired consumers according to approved agency policies/procedures. 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.

Pay:$19.85 per hour.

Schedule:

Week 1

Saturday 11:15p-12am; Sunday 12a-8:15a and 11:15p-12a; Monday 12a-815a; Tuesday off; Wed 11:15p-12a; Thursday 12a-8:15a and 11:15p-12a; Friday 12a-8:15a and 11:15p-12a

Week 2

Saturday 12-8:15a; Sunday off; Monday 11:15p-12a; Tuesday 12a-8:15a and 11:15p-12a; Wed 12a-8:15a; Thursdayoff; Friday off