26-2027 Resident Technician/Aurelius 1
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Residential Services Coordinator, Community Services for the Developmentally Disabled, 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, 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. Acts as a resource and referral for residents to meet their needs. Typical duties include: 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 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.
- Must be able to 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
- Assist in the personal care and treatment of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
- Implement skill acquisition.
- Understand the stages of change and substance use disorders as it relates to each individual’s plan of service.
- Assist individuals to be as independent as possible.
- Act as a resource and referral for residents to meet their needs.
- Support mental illness symptoms management.
- Train and assist residents in daily living skills such as medication management, personal care, interpersonal communication skills, cleaning, meal preparation, and laundry.
- Utilize de-escalation skills.
- Maintain required documentation.
- Assist residents in participation in community activities.
- Attend mandatory team meetings and in-service training sessions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
