26-1541 Resident Technician AMHS/MAC

CMHA•East Lansing, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Residential Services Coordinator, assists in the personal care and treatment of individuals with intellectual disabilities in a residential setting. Candidate is responsible for implementation of skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs developed to maximize an individual's potential for increased independence. CMHA-CEI is a Michigan Certified Bronze Level Veteran Friendly Employer and we encourage active military service members, veterans, and their family members to apply.

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.
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.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Must be able to pass a physical exam annually.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Training and assisting residents in daily living skills such as personal care; interpersonal communication skills; household cleaning; meal preparation and laundry.
Implementation of Behavior Treatment Plans which may include the use of therapeutic physical and verbal intervention.
Maintaining required documentation.
Assisting residents in participation in community activities.
Attend mandatory staff meetings and in-service training sessions.
Provide crisis intervention as needed (Therapeutic Options A & Therapeutic Option B on an Emergency basis).
Lifting and transferring of physically impaired consumers according to approved agency policies/procedures.