Technician (Union)

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Sandusky, MI

Sanilac County Community Mental Health

<p><strong>Sanilac County Community Mental Health Authority (SCCMH) is a CARF accredited public provider of managed mental health and developmental disability services. With St Clair, Genesee and Lapeer counties, SCCMH is a member of Region 10, a 4 county public mental health alliance which provide mental health services to persons eligible for Medicaid benefits under a capitated funding agreement. Sanilac County CMH embraces an employment environment that promotes recovery and discovery, a person-centered approach to treatment/services, and cultural competence. An employee in this or any position is expected to support the employment environment. This includes having lived experience with behavioral health issues.</strong></p> http://www.sanilaccmh.org/

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Full-Time

$11.68 - $16.59

Overview: 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. <br /><br /><strong>Supervisor:</strong> Journey Skills Supervisor, Sanco/Community/Creative Enterprise Supervisor, Autism Services Supervisor<br /><br /><strong>Shift:</strong> Between 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; based upon agency needs, alternate days/hours may be required
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>Prepares the training environment and sets up schedules of presentations and/or activities in accordance with all program schedules and individual&rsquo;s needs.</li> <li>Develops implements and maintains assigned group. Participate/Engaging in, individual trainings that carry out the program mission to fulfill the goals &amp; objectives of the person&rsquo;s Individual Plan of Service.</li> <li>Provides information for Person Centered Planning meetings, along with periodic reviews and amendments.</li> <li>Responsible for consulting with the Program Supervisor, professional staff, peers and caregivers regarding problems specific to an individual receiving services.</li> <li>Provides assistance as needed for individuals to safely and effectively use public transportation.</li> <li>Is prepared to administer CPR, First Aid and approved physical intervention techniques when needed.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Participates in time studies and inventory process as requested.</li> <li>Works with the Program Supervisor in training and supporting other staff and substitute staff in required job duties.</li> <li>Completes data collection, monitoring reports and/or assessments, progress notes, incident reports, communication logs, and other required documentation in accordance with agency policies and procedures and turns in, in a timely manner.</li> <li>Participates are responsible to participate in cross training among all departments, with in the Technician Job Classification, which include, but not limited to: Skill Building at Journey Skill Center and Creative Enterprises/Sanco/Community Living Supports/Autism Services.</li> <li>Transports individuals, materials and supplies as needed.</li> <li>Perform other duties as assigned</li> </ul> <strong>TECHNICIANS IN THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS ARE ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR:</strong><br /><br /><strong>Journey Skill Center:</strong> <br /> <ul> <li>Frequent and substantial personal hygiene care for individuals.</li> <li>Must learn to safety use mechanical lifting &amp; M.O.V.E. equipment.</li> <li>May provide assistance to individuals that require tube feeding or other personal care methods of support.</li> <li>Provide services that may require extensive assistance &amp; support due to significant mental and physical challenges.</li> </ul> <strong>Creative Enterprises:</strong><br /> <ul> <li>Invoicing, tracking and accounting for all sales &amp; service in a particular work area; assists with month end invoices.</li> <li>Creates daily classroom lesson plans.</li> <li>Collecting and balancing cash receipts daily.</li> <li>Conducts ongoing quality control, inventory, tracking of supplies</li> <li>Ordering of supplies and essential inventory items for individual work area assigned.</li> <li>Additional training may include High-Lo operator, Servsafe.</li> <li>Performs pickup/deliveries for CE and Sanco (cars/parts/mail/etc).</li> </ul> <strong>Community Living Services:</strong><br /> <ul> <li>Extensive travel, flexible work assignments &amp; scheduling.</li> <li>Organizes and coordinates regular outings appropriate to individual goals.</li> <li>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 &amp; relationship building, transportation and leisure choices.</li> </ul> <strong>SANCO/Vocational Services:</strong><br /> <ul> <li>Has the capability of reading basic blueprints, using measuring equipment &amp; documenting the data.</li> <li>Has the ability to see/focus for defects on small parts.</li> <li>Conducts ongoing quality control, inventory, tracking of supplies.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <strong>COMPETENCIES</strong><br /> <ul> <li>To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:</li> <li><strong>RESPECT FOR INDIVIDUALS;</strong> consistently treats all people with dignity and respect.</li> <li><strong>JOB PERFORMANCE ACCURACY/EFFICIENCY;</strong> ability to properly organize and carry out job duties completing a normal amount of work in a timely manner</li> <li><strong>JOB KNOWLEDGE/SKILL;</strong> extent of job information and understanding possessed by employee, including Cross Training among departments.</li> <li><strong>JOB ATTITUDE;</strong> amount of interest, enthusiasm, and positive intent shown on the job.</li> <li><strong>FOLLOWS POLICIIES;</strong> demonstrates understanding of an adherence to policies.</li> <li><strong>ADAPTABILITY;</strong> Extent to which employee adapts to changes in work situation.</li> <li><strong>COMMUNICATION;</strong> verbal and written communication are constructive, effective, respectful and clear.</li> <li><strong>CUSTOMER SERVICE;</strong> Ability to manage difficult or emotional individuals while providing services.</li> <li><strong>JUDGEMENT/DISCRETION;</strong> extent to which decision and actions are based on sound reasoning and weighing of possible outcomes.</li> <li><strong>PLANNING AND ORGANIZATION;</strong> plans and organizes work activities/uses time efficiently.</li> <li><strong>DEPENDABILITY;</strong> Follows Management&rsquo;s direction and commits to doing the best job possible.</li> <li><strong>SAFTEY AND SECURITY;</strong> Uses materials and equipment safely and observes safety procedures/ensures individuals are not at risk.</li> <li><strong>TEAMWORK;</strong> Demonstrates ability and willingness to work cooperatively and effectively as part of a team in areas they assigned to.</li> </ul> <strong>QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:</strong><br /> <ul> <li>To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</li> </ul> <strong>EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:</strong><br /> <ul> <li>High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.</li> </ul> <strong>ABA Department:</strong><br /> <ul> <li>Must receive 24 hours of Children&rsquo;s training per calendar year.</li> <li>Autism training as required; upon hire staff will have 90 day to complete the ABA Registered Behavior Technician Training through Autism Solutions, unless other training can be documented to demonstrate education and knowledge of ABA practices.</li> <li>Upon hire staff will be trained in all ABA and IPOS treatment plans within 90 days.</li> <li>One year working with individuals with ASD.</li> </ul> <strong>Care Management department:</strong><br /> <ul> <li>Degree in Human Services field preferred.</li> <li>One year of experience working with intellectual disability</li> </ul> <strong>CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:</strong><br /> <ul> <li>Valid Michigan 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.</li> </ul>