Mental Health Activity Aide - Saginaw and New Lothrup

Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority • Saginaw, MI

124d • $19 - $21

About The Position

Under direct supervision of Mental Health Supervisor (Skill Building), assists consumers with developmental disabilities to develop skills and reach the goals identified in their person-centered plan. Provides physical assistance with personal care as needed. Is responsible for ensuring that services are provided in a safe and welcoming manner using a culture of gentleness. This position will be knowledgeable about and actively support culturally competent recovery-based practices; person-centered planning as a shared decision-making process with the individual, who defines his/her life goals and is assisted in developing a unique path toward those goals; and a trauma-informed culture of safety to aid consumers in the recovery process.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid Michigan Chauffeur’s license and maintain an excellent driving record.
• Prefer experience working in mental health setting, nursing home, or related area.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of traffic laws and ability to pass chauffer drivers’ test.
• Ability to serve the public in a pleasant, courteous manner, to communicate with individuals effectively and deal with irate individuals.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy and understand individuals from all social, economic, intellectual, and cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Accompanies and supervises consumers in building-based and community inclusion activities as assigned.
• Assists with feeding consumers meals or snacks and cleaning up. Assists consumers in meeting their daily needs. Physically assist consumers when necessary. Teaches them healthy habits, assists them in toileting and changes soiled clothing when necessary. Attends other meetings as required.
• Participates in staff meetings in developing plans and projects for individual consumers and discussing any issues to consumer’s progress. Follows consumer treatment plans.
• Assists consumers to develop skills and reach the goals identified in their person-centered plan.
• Implements the curriculum for the assigned classroom and develops a monthly calendar for the assigned classroom.
• Plan and implement meaningful activities that promote skill development in the building and out into the community through the person-centered process, this includes creating and organizing community engagement activities.
• Teaches, guides, and oversees consumers in individual or group activities. Monitors individual performance and behavior.
• Is responsible for the supervision of assigned consumers at all times.
• Confers with other staff/agency representatives to provide feedback on consumer progress, participation, and daily health and safety needs.
• Collects and reports data on attendance, behavior, skill development, services provided and unusual incidents; writes notes/reports based on observations; confers with professional and supervisory staff on consumer progress and makes recommendations for additional services or revised interventions as needed.
• Ensures consumers rights are respected and treats them in a way that enhances self-esteem and instills confidence in living skills and engaging with their community.
• Dispenses prescribed medications in keeping with clearly defined instructions and prescription physician orders.
• Responsible for coordinating medications at program. This includes administering medications, sending out communication to homes about medications, and preparing medications for outings.
• Reviewing documentation to ensure the progress notes are supporting the consumer’s goals within the IPOS.
• Assists with training the new staff starting at day program.
• Offers consumer choice and activities and interacts in a respectful and welcoming manner.
• Reacts productively to change and handles other essential tasks as assigned.
• May drive vans for community inclusion sites and community outings. Assists consumers on and off the van as directed.
• Engaging with parents/guardians/Adult Foster Care (AFC) Homes when a consumer is ill or needs to be picked up.
• Adheres to core values and operating principles of Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority (SCCMHA) at all times.

Benefits

• $19.51 - $21.84 hourly pay range including a $3.40 Direct Care Wage Stipend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees