26-1575 Resident Technician AMHS/Arch - Overnight

CMHA • Eaton Rapids, MI

1d • $16 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

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. Responsibilities: 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. Typical duties include: 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; and assisting residents in participation in community activities. Attend mandatory staff meetings and in-service training sessions 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. Candidate will provide crisis intervention as needed (Therapeutic Options A & Therapeutic Option B on an Emergency basis) and 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. Conditional Employment Requirements: 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. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen. Must be able to pass a physical exam annually. To Apply: Applicants must submit an employment application. Resumes cannot be substituted for the employment application. CMHA-CEI’s promotion of diversity is fueled by the desire to seek equality of opportunity for all persons. CMHA-CEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. Salary: $15.55 per hour (Sleeping Rate) $20.51 per hour (Awake). ONLY AWAKENED FOR EMERGENCY BACKUP, OTHERWISE ABLE TO SLEEP . Schedule: Week 1- Saturday 12a-715a; Sun off; Mon 11:15pm-12am; Tues 12a-715a and 11:15p-12a; Wed 12a-715a; Thursday off; Friday off Week 2- Saturday 11:15-12a; Sun 12a-7:15a and 11:15p-12a; Mon 12a-715a; Tues off; Wed 1pm -3pm staff meeting, 11:15p-12a; Thursday 12a-715a and 11:15p-12a; Friday 12a-715a and 11:15pm-12am Location: Arch , Adult Mental Health Services. Lansing, Michigan.

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.
• 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.
• 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

• Assists in the personal care and treatment of individuals with intellectual disabilities in a residential setting.
• Responsible for implementation of skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs developed to maximize an individual's potential for increased independence.
• 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)
• Physically able to do lifting and transferring of physically impaired consumers according to approved agency policies/procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees