26-2051 Resident Technician CSDD/Greencrest

Community Mental Health Authority•Lansing, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Residential Services Coordinator, Community Services for the Developmentally Disabled, this role 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. The candidate is responsible for the 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. This role also acts as a resource and referral for residents to meet their needs. Typical duties include supporting mental illness symptom management, training and assisting residents in daily living skills such as medication management, personal care, interpersonal communication skills, cleaning, meal preparation and laundry, de-escalation skills, maintaining required documentation, and assisting residents in participation in community activities. The position also requires attending mandatory team 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.
Must be able to understand written instructions.
Ability to accurately and effectively communicate both in writing and verbally.
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).
Must be physically able to lift 40lbs.
Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license.
Access to reliable transportation for job related use.

Responsibilities

Assists in the personal care and treatment of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
Implements skill acquisition.
Understands the stages of change and substance use disorders as it relates to each individual’s plan of service.
Assists individuals to be as independent as possible.
Acts as a resource and referral for residents to meet their needs.
Supports mental illness symptom management.
Trains and assists residents in daily living skills such as medication management, personal care, interpersonal communication skills, cleaning, meal preparation and laundry.
Provides de-escalation skills.
Maintains required documentation.
Assists residents in participation in community activities.
Attends mandatory team meetings and in-service training sessions.