Resident Technician CSDD/Roger G Smith

Ceicmh; Michigan; On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

CMHA-CEI in Lansing, Michigan seeks a caregiver to assist residents with severe mental illness in residential or supported living settings. You will support symptom management, daily living skills, and community participation under supervision, attending trainings and meetings as needed.

The role emphasizes documentation, safety, and crisis interventions, with required certifications and a valid Michigan driver’s license. Lifting up to 40 lbs is expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain certification in Department of Community Health Group Home Skill Training.
• Ability to understand written instructions.
• Able to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Must read and follow medication charts.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed (Therapeutic Options A & B).
• Physically able to lift 40 lbs.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in personal care and treatment of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Implement skill acquisition and stages of change in each individual’s plan of service.
• Assist residents with daily living skills (medication management, personal care, communication, cleaning, meals, laundry).
• De-escalation skills and maintaining required documentation.
• Attend mandatory team meetings and in-service trainings.
• Act as resource and referral for residents to meet needs.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Medication management

Written and verbal communication

Reading medication charts

Physical ability to lift 40 lbs

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 theirfamily 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 lift 40lbs. 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 3pm-11pm; Tuesday 9am-3pm; Wednesday 10am-6pm; Thursday 9am-4pm; Friday 3pm-11pm

Location

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