Resident Technician/AMHS-MLK

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

Job summary

Ceicmh is seeking a Residential Services Assistant to support adults with severe and persistent mental illness in a Lansing residential setting. Under supervision, you will assist with personal care, daily living skills, medication management, and community participation.

You will provide transportation as needed and maintain required documentation. Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, a valid Michigan driver’s license, ability to lift and transfer clients, and completion of Group

Qualifications

• Must read and follow written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Must read and follow medication charts.
• Crises intervention as needed and physically able to assist transferring clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in personal care and treatment for residents with mental illness.
• Support daily living skills including medication management and meal preparation.
• Provide transportation to activities, appointments, and community events.
• Maintain required documentation and attend staff meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Reading instructions

Mobility/transfer ability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Pay:$19.85 per hour.

Schedule:Saturday 3:15-11:30; Sun 3:15-11:30; Mon off; Tues 3-5 staff meeting; Wed off

Thurs 3-11:30; Fri 3-11

Location:Adult Mental Health Services/Residential, Lansing, Michigan.