Resident Technician CSDD/Annapolis

Community Mental Health Authority; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

CMHA-CEI in Lansing seeks a compassionate residential assistant to support individuals with severe and persistent mental illness in a residential or supported living setting. You will help with daily living skills, medication management, personal care, and effective communication, while documenting activities and participating in team meetings.

Working under the Residential Services Coordinator, you will implement skill-building plans, respond to crises when needed, and help residents

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Certification in Department of Community Health Group Home Skill Training required.
• Ability to read and follow medication charts.
• Must pass background check, pre-employment drug screen, and driving record verification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in personal care and daily living skills for residents.
• Support residents with medication management and symptom monitoring.
• Use de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques when needed.
• Maintain required documentation and participate in team meetings.
• Encourage resident participation in community activities.

Skills

Mental health support

Communication skills

Medication management

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Documentation

Reading & instructions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

CMHA-CEI is a Michigan Certified Gold 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, 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 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.

Salary:

$19.85 per hour.

Schedule:

Saturday 8am-3pm, Sunday 9am-3pm, Monday 3pm-11pm, Thursday 3pm-9pm, Friday 8am-3pm. 34 hours weekly.

Location:

Community Services for the Developmentally Disabled Residential, Lansing, Michigan.