Technician (Union) 26-32

Sanilac County Community Mental Health Authority•Watertown Township, MI

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

Staff in this position assists individuals in the development of functional skills through training, guidance, and practical community experience. Training may occur within a classroom, workroom or in the community. Staff provides training and assistance which encourages the individual to achieve greater integration into the general life of the community and to increase/promote independence in community and work environments.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be DCH Certification within three months of hire.
Autism training as required; upon hire staff will have 90 day to complete the ABA Registered Behavior Technician Training through Relias, unless other training can be documented to demonstrate education and knowledge of ABA practices.
Upon hire staff will be trained in all ABA and IPOS treatment plans within 90 days.
CSMA that work with children must obtain 24 hours of children’s training a year.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Has the ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Knowledge of Word Processing software.
Valid Chauffeurs' License, CPR, First Aid, and DCH Certification with in three months of hire.
Serve Safe, Hi-Lo operation, and Quick Book training within three months of hire as per supervisory/ position duties.
Training in each department as required.
The employee must be able to lift no less than 50 pounds as needed.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

One year working with individuals with ASD preferred.
Typing speed of 45 wpm is recommended.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing adequate assistance and supervision of program participants to assure their health and safety during program, volunteer, micro-enterprise and community activities; including transportation to and from these services.
Prepares the training environment and sets up schedules of presentations and/or activities in accordance with all program schedules and individual’s needs.
Develops, implements and maintains assigned group. Participate/Engages in, individual trainings that carry out the program mission, to fulfill the goals & objectives of the person’s Individual Plan of Service.
Provides information for Person Centered Planning meetings, along with periodic reviews and amendments.
Responsible for consulting with the Program and/or Clinical Supervisor, professional staff, peers and caregivers regarding problems specific to an individual receiving services.
Provides assistance as needed for individuals to safely and effectively use public transportation.
Is prepared to administer CPR, First Aid and approved physical intervention techniques when needed.
Administers medication to individuals, when necessary, in accordance with agency guidelines and/or assists with prompting, observing and/or monitoring for those individuals who are able to self-medicate.
Works with the Program/Clinical Supervisor in training and supporting other staff and substitute staff in required job duties.
Completes data collection, monitoring reports and/or assessments; progress notes, incident reports, and other required documentation in accordance with agency policies and procedures and turns in, in a timely manner.
Participants are responsible to participate in cross training among all departments, within the Technician Job Classification, which includes: Journey to Independence, Creative Enterprises, Community Living Supports, Care Management, and Autism Services.
Transport individuals, materials and supplies as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned
Demonstrates understanding of and compliance with agency and program policies and procedures.
Participates in committees and work teams as requested or assigned.
Extensive travel, flexible work assignments & scheduling.
Frequent and substantial personal hygiene care for individuals.
Must learn to safely use mechanical lifting & M.O.V.E. equipment.
May provide assistance to individuals that require other personal care methods of support as needed.
Provide services that may require extensive assistance & support due to significant mental and physical challenges.
Develop class plans, community resources, activities, and opportunities.
Creates classroom lesson plans.
Conducts ongoing quality control, inventory, tracking of supplies
Additional training may include High-Lo operator, Servsafe.
Performs pickup/deliveries for CE and Sanco (cars/parts/mail/etc) as backup.
Has the capability of reading basic blueprints, using measuring equipment & documenting the data.
Has the ability to see/focus for defects on small parts.
Participates in time studies and inventory process as requested.
Training individuals to effectively work in the paid work job training program.
Organizes and coordinates regular outings appropriate to individual goals.
Assists individuals in developing self-sufficiency and independence and promoting integration into the community; this can include training in meal preparation, household tasks, activities of daily living, shopping, money management, socialization & relationship building, transportation and leisure choices.
Assist ASD professional staff with implementation of Autism Services treatment plan behavioral goals related to positive skill development and development of age-appropriate social behaviors.
Provide services in ASD therapeutically orientated activities and skills training programs.
Conduct 1:1 ABA therapy which will include but not limited to life skills development, individual and group activities, and behavior modification skills.
Oversee and conduct various activities such as didactic groups, life skills development and individual or team activities.
Instruct and/or assist in self-care, grooming, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living to promote independence in all settings.
Assist with training and education in age-appropriate developmental milestones.
Follow IPOS guided by the ABA treatment plan to increase the individual’s abilities in area’s identified as concerns or deficits such as academics, self-care, social interactions, speech and language, gross and fine motor skills.
Responsible for documenting performance, behavior, and treatment progress.
Use approved Continuum of Intervention techniques in a safe and appropriate manner as needed.
Implementing consistent ABA intervention, behavioral interventions, and training on age-appropriate developmental milestones.
Attend trainings that will help enhance knowledge and skills in regard to working with children with ASD.
This position is responsible for assisting staff and individuals in the SED (Serious Emotionally Disturbed)/ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Children’s division of Community Mental Health. Staff will work with the ASD/BCBA identified staff to implement treatment plan goals and assist with development of age-appropriate social behaviors. Services are provided in the families’ home or community setting. Other ASD service programs that staff will be expected to work with are ABA individual/family therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, OT and PT services, and ASD psychological and behavioral assessments.
Records verification for various needed items, mailings, annual/initial AFC paperwork, Medicaid and Social Security benefits issues. Provide follow up for their team and supervisor.
Verify signature pages and Release of Information forms have been received back for their team.
Assisting care managers with linking and coordinating tasks… Taking care of a variety of details.
Assist in setting various appointments and calling individuals to follow up on missed appts at CMH.
Integrated Health efforts-Skill Development for more independence/understanding medical appointments/assisting with necessary follow up care after appointments.
Assist with residential placements.
Assist with Lessons for Life (skill building billing).
Must have good communication with CM's and other professionals regarding concerning issues which arise during visits/assignments.
Monthly direct contacts
Assist with HSW paperwork at Supervisor direction.
Assist with HCBS and NCI projects annually.
Participate in SIS assessments when appropriate.
Assist CM Department with details in preparing for CARF Accreditation as requested.
Liaison between court and DHHS and Clinician/CSM
Supported employment program coordination.
Perform other duties as assigned, including tracking health information through Care Connect 360.
CSMA that work with children must have 24 hours of children’s training a year.
Takes initiative and steps in to take on difficult challenges.
Willing to identify problems and work to resolve them in the early stages.
Plans and organizes work activities and uses time efficiently.
Properly organizes and carries out job tasks in a timely manner.
Know and understands job expectations and is willing to expand job knowledge and skills to be more effective to the Agency and the individuals served.
Is enthusiastic about the Agency’s Mission and is a positive influence for co-workers and individuals served.
Follows Management’s direction and commits to doing the best job possible.
Uses materials and equipment safely and observes safety procedures/ensures individuals are not at risk.
Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to Agency policies and procedures and is willing to provide suggestions to make policies and procedures more efficient.
Is willing to think outside of the box while able to make sound decisions and taking actions based on sound reasoning and weighing possible outcomes.
Consistently treats all people with dignity and respect.
Demonstrates expected ethics and principles.
Accepts responsibility for actions and follows through on commitments.
Demonstrates the ability to adapt to changes in work situations.
Demonstrates ability and willingness to work cooperatively and effectively as part of a team.
Willingly acknowledges team members and co-workers’ value to your work.
Verbal and written communication is constructive, effective, respectful, and clear.
Willing to take the time to learn about co-workers’ personality so that working together is more effective.
Ability to manage difficult or emotional individuals while providing services.
Willingness to ask questions, listen to others’ ideas, and understand how the impact of your work, impacts your co-workers/team.
Willing/Ability to be cost conscious.
Staff are expected to learn and understand job functions and carryout tasks in a proficient manner.
Uses materials and equipment safely and observes safety procedures/ensures individuals are not at risk.
Demonstrates ability and willingness to work cooperatively and effectively as part of a team in areas they assigned to.