26-2078B Resident Technician CSDD/Annapolis

CMHA•Lansing, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Technician assists with the personal care and treatment of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness who live in a residential or supported independent living setting. The position works under the supervision of the Residential Services Coordinator, Community Services for the Developmentally Disabled. The technician implements skill acquisition and applies understanding of the stages of change and substance use disorders to each individual’s plan of service, helping residents become as independent as possible. The technician also acts as a resource and referral for residents seeking to meet their needs. The role includes supporting symptom management and training and assisting residents with medication management, personal care, interpersonal communication, cleaning, meal preparation, laundry, and participation in community activities. It also involves de-escalation, maintaining required documentation, attending mandatory team meetings and in-service training, and providing crisis intervention as needed. The position is based in Community Services for the Developmentally Disabled Residential in Lansing, Michigan, and is scheduled for 34 hours weekly. Employment offers are contingent on a criminal background check, physical exam, and verification of an acceptable Michigan driving record. A pre-employment drug screen and annual physical exam are also required. Applicants must submit an employment application; resumes cannot substitute for the application.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Receive and maintain certification in Department of Community Health Group Home Skill Training.
Ability to understand written instructions.
Ability to communicate accurately and effectively in writing and verbally.
Ability to read and follow medication charts.
Physical ability to lift and transfer physically impaired consumers according to approved agency policies and procedures.
Valid Michigan driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for job-related use.
Pass a criminal background check, including fingerprinting.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Pass a physical exam and an annual physical exam.

Responsibilities

Assist in the personal care and treatment of residents with severe and persistent mental illness in residential or supported independent living settings.
Implement skill acquisition and apply understanding of the stages of change and substance use disorders to each individual’s plan of service.
Help residents become as independent as possible.
Act as a resource and referral for residents to meet their needs.
Support management of mental illness symptoms.
Train and assist residents with daily living skills, including medication management, personal care, interpersonal communication, cleaning, meal preparation, and laundry.
Use de-escalation skills and provide crisis intervention as needed.
Maintain required documentation.
Assist residents in participating in community activities.
Attend mandatory team meetings and in-service training sessions.