Technician (Union) 27-03

Sanilac County Community Mental Health Authority•Watertown Township, MI

3d•$18 - $21

About The Position

The Technician assists individuals in developing functional skills through training, guidance, and practical experience in classrooms, workrooms, and community settings. The role provides assistance intended to promote individuals’ independence and integration into community and work environments. Work may be assigned across Skill Building, Community Living Services, Autism Services, Children’s Services, MI Adult Services, Journey to Independence, Creative Enterprises, and Care Management Assistant functions. Technicians participate in cross-training across designated departments. The position is 40 hours per week, with hours scheduled between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.; alternate days or hours may be required based on agency needs. Services may take place at program sites, in agency vehicles, in individuals’ homes, or in the community, and year-round driving may be required. Program-specific duties vary. Journey to Independence work may involve extensive travel, flexible assignments, personal care, use of lifting and M.O.V.E. equipment, and developing classes and community opportunities. Creative Enterprises/Sanco work may include lesson planning, quality control, inventory, deliveries, work-training support, and use of measuring equipment. Community Living Services work supports self-sufficiency and community integration through activities such as meal preparation, household tasks, shopping, money management, transportation, and leisure planning. Autism Services work includes supporting treatment-plan goals, ABA therapy and behavioral interventions, activities of daily living, developmental skills, and documentation. Care Manager Assistant work includes administrative follow-up, appointment coordination, paperwork, benefits and residential-placement support, and related care coordination. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, related experience or training, and required certifications within specified timeframes. The employee must be able to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting at least 50 pounds as needed. The work environment includes program and community settings, vehicles, and occasional exposure to machinery, weather, body fluids, or client actions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, plus one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Obtain DCH Certification within three months of hire.
Valid Chauffeurs’ License.
CPR and First Aid certification.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups.
Basic math skills, including arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and the ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and interpret bar graphs.
Intermediate reasoning skills to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and resolve problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
Knowledge of word-processing software; typing speed of 45 words per minute is recommended.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds as needed and meet the described physical demands.
Ability to work scheduled hours between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., with alternate days or hours as agency needs require.
Ability to drive year-round, with or without consumers in the vehicle, as required.
For applicable duties, obtain Serve Safe, Hi-Lo operation, and Quick Book training within three months of hire, and complete training in each department as required.
Autism Services staff must complete the ABA Registered Behavior Technician training through Relias within 90 days of hire unless other training documenting ABA knowledge and education is accepted, and must be trained in ABA and IPOS treatment plans within 90 days.
Care Manager Assistants working with children must complete 24 hours of children’s training annually.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder is preferred.
Ability to earn enhanced wages in the ABA department or Care Manager Assistant department if applicable requirements are met.
Serve Safe, Hi-Lo operation, and Quick Book training, as applicable to supervisory or position duties.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance and supervision to program participants to protect their health and safety during program, volunteer, micro-enterprise, and community activities, including transportation.
Prepare training environments and arrange schedules of presentations and activities according to program schedules and individual needs.
Develop, implement, and maintain assigned groups and participate in individual training aligned with program missions and each person’s Individual Plan of Service goals and objectives.
Provide information for Person Centered Planning meetings, periodic reviews, and amendments.
Consult with Program and/or Clinical Supervisors, professional staff, peers, and caregivers regarding issues specific to individuals receiving services.
Assist individuals with safe and effective use of public transportation.
Be prepared to administer CPR, First Aid, and approved physical intervention techniques when needed.
Administer medication when necessary under agency guidelines, or prompt, observe, and monitor individuals who self-medicate.
Work with supervisors to train and support other staff and substitute staff in required duties.
Complete and timely submit data collection, monitoring reports, assessments, progress notes, incident reports, and other required documentation.
Participate in cross-training among the designated Technician classification departments.
Transport individuals, materials, and supplies as needed.
Follow agency and program policies and procedures, participate in committees and work teams as requested, and perform other assigned duties.
For Journey to Independence, support personal hygiene and care as needed, use mechanical lifting and M.O.V.E. equipment safely, and develop class plans, community resources, activities, and opportunities.
For Creative Enterprises/Sanco, create lesson plans; conduct quality control and inventory; make backup pickups and deliveries; read basic blueprints; use measuring equipment and document data; participate in time studies; and train individuals in paid job training.
For Community Living Services, organize outings and support self-sufficiency, independence, and community integration, including meal preparation, household tasks, daily living, shopping, money management, socialization, transportation, and leisure choices.
For Autism Services, assist professional staff in implementing treatment-plan goals, provide ABA and other skills training, conduct activities and interventions, support self-care and developmental skills, document performance and progress, and attend relevant training.
For Care Manager Assistant duties, support records verification, mailings, appointments, follow-up, care coordination, residential placements, paperwork, assessments, accreditation preparation, supported employment coordination, and health-information tracking.
Support the agency’s person-centered, recovery- and discovery-oriented, and culturally competent employment environment.