26-1600c Resident Technician/AMHS-Floater (Overnight)

Community Mental Health Authority•MI, MI

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Residential Services Coordinator, the Resident Technician assists Adult Mental Health Services clients with personal care and treatment in residential or supported independent living settings. The role supports people with severe and persistent mental illness and helps them build independence through skill acquisition and support tailored to each individual’s plan of service. The technician also serves as a resource and referral for residents and provides transportation to activities and appointments when needed. Typical work includes supporting symptom management; training and assisting residents with medication management, personal care, interpersonal communication, cleaning, meal preparation, and laundry; providing de-escalation and crisis intervention; maintaining required documentation; and helping residents participate in community activities. The technician attends mandatory staff meetings and in-service training sessions. The position is based in Adult Mental Health Services/Residential in Lansing, Michigan, and follows the posted overnight schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
Receive and maintain certification in Department of Community Health Group Home Skill Training; training is paid and completed through CMHA-CEI.
Ability to understand written instructions.
Ability to communicate accurately and effectively in writing and verbally.
Ability to read and follow medication charts.
Physical ability to lift and transfer physically impaired consumers according to approved agency policies and procedures.
Valid Michigan driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for job-related use.
Pass a criminal background check, including fingerprinting, and a physical exam; maintain an acceptable Michigan driving record.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and an annual physical exam.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with personal care and treatment in residential or supported independent living settings.
Implement skill acquisition and support residents in becoming as independent as possible.
Apply an understanding of stages of change and substance use disorders to each individual’s plan of service.
Act as a resource and referral for residents to meet their needs.
Provide transportation using an agency vehicle or personal vehicle, when needed, to and from day and evening activities, appointments, and social, religious, recreational, and community inclusionary activities.
Support mental illness symptom management.
Train and assist residents with medication management, personal care, interpersonal communication, cleaning, meal preparation, and laundry.
Use de-escalation skills and provide crisis intervention as needed.
Maintain required documentation.
Assist residents in participating in community activities.
Attend mandatory staff meetings and in-service training sessions.