Job Information
Sanilac County Community Mental Health Authority Technician-Care Manager Assistant (Union) in Sandusky, Michigan
Position: Technician-Care Manager Assistant (Union)
Position code: 24-43
Position Location: All Sites
Current Work hours: 40HRS/WK
Compensation Range: $16.00/HR-$19.30/HR; Annually: $33,280.00- $40,144.00
Position Dates: ASAP
Supervisor: Clinical Supervisor
Date Position Posted: 9/6/2024
Internal Deadline: 9/12/2024
Testing Requirements: Critical Thinking Assessment
All internal and external job applicants are required to use UltiPro to apply for this position. Please see the Sanilac County CMH website at www.sanilaccmh.org and click on "Employment".
JOB DESCRIPTION
SUMMARY: 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- 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.
TECHNICIANS IN THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS ARE ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Care Manager Assistant:
Records verification for various needed items, mailings, annual/initial AFC paperwork,
