26-10357 Resident Technician/AMHS

CMHA•Eaton Rapids, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Residential Services Coordinator, Adult Mental Health Services 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, understand 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. Provides transportation with agency vehicle or personal vehicle, when needed, to and from day and evening activities, appointments, social, religious and recreational activities, and community inclusionary activities as assigned. 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 staff meetings and in-service training sessions.

Requirements

Possession of a High School diploma or G.E.D.
Must receive and maintain certification in Department of Community Health Group Home Skill Training (training provided by CMHA-CEI).
Ability to understand written instructions.
Ability to accurately and effectively communicate both in writing and verbally.
Ability to read and follow medication charts.
Must be able to provide crisis intervention as needed.
Physically able to do lifting and transferring of physically impaired consumers.
Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license.
Access to reliable transportation for job-related use.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Must be able to pass a physical exam annually.

Responsibilities

Assists in the personal care and treatment of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
Implements skill acquisition and understands stages of change and substance use disorders.
Acts as a resource and referral for residents.
Provides transportation for residents to various activities and appointments.
Supports mental illness symptom management.
Trains and assists residents in daily living skills (medication management, personal care, communication, cleaning, meal preparation, laundry).
Provides de-escalation skills.
Maintains required documentation.
Assists residents in participation in community activities.
Attends mandatory staff meetings and in-service training sessions.