Mental Health Aide - Holland, United States - Ottawa County, MI

Ottawa County, MI Holland, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

Salary: $ $21.01 Hourly

Location : Holland, MI

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number:

Department: Community Mental Health

Opening Date: 04/12/2024

Closing Date: 5/3/2024 5:00 PM Eastern

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME CMH Hourly

Job Description

Who We Are
Are you looking for a job that is meaningful and will make a positive difference in people's lives? Community Mental Health has openings for people like you. We offer a supportive and flexible environment working within dedicated teams with low staff turnover. Working for the CMH system offers the opportunity to develop highly desirable skills in the mental health field.

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CMH employees can also qualify for loan forgiveness programs as well as tuition reimbursement for those interested in continuing their higher education. Come join our team

Position Overview

Under close supervision, implements plans of service for youth consumers with a mental illness diagnosis in the areas of skill building for work/volunteering, job coaching services and supports, and community living supports. Teaches and assists youth with various disabilities in activities that help maintain and develop their basic skills and abilities including skills in communication, social interaction, activities of daily living including basic self care, community access and safety, behavioral self control, physical therapy exercises, basic domestic skills, independent living, and job skills. These skill building and support services will be offered primarily in the community.

This is a full-time benefited position based out of the Community Mental Health building in Holland, Michigan. Typical working hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. The position may require travel throughout the county and flexibility to meet with families in the early evening hours.
Essential Job Functions

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Implements direct services to client consistent with established treatment plans.
Records data on consumer behaviors, needs, and progress objectively and accurately.
Implements treatment plan goals written by professional staff including any psychological behavior plans.
Monitors existing health conditions and medications to ensure that proper dosages are taken at specified intervals and observes consumers for any adverse effects.
Plans and structures activities in conjunction with the consumer to correlate to plan goals.
Transports consumers to and from various planned activities and encourages consumer participation during such trips.
Ensures the safety of consumers who have a variety of disabilities.
Prepares written documentation of consumer behaviors and treatments in accordance with established policy and procedures; and makes notes in case records.
Completes necessary training to teach activities of daily living to help consumers maintain independent living.
Reviews and discusses consumers' treatment plans with professional staff.
Communicates consumers' responses to service to the involved professionals and recommend changes as needed.
Maintains the security and confidentiality of clinical documentation in accordance with statutory requirements and Department of Mental Health and Community Mental Health policies and procedures.
Monitors recipient rights and complies with reporting requirements established by the Mental Health Code and procedures of the Community Mental Health Services Board.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Training and Experience

High school diploma or GED. Successful completion of a First Aid course and CPR training and selected classes in the Group Home Curriculum Training within six (6) months of the date of hire. Participation in required continuing education required. Must have valid driver's license.

Additional Requirements and Information

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Ability to interact positively and professionally with clients with mental illness, their families and other stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to work independently.
Good powers of observation in order to identify changes in client behavior.
Certification of CPR and first aid practices, procedures and techniques.
Basic computer literacy in order to maintain digital case documentation and case notes.
Ability to interact positively and professionally with consumers, consumer family members, guardians, group home providers, and other caregivers and representatives from widely diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and with varying levels of social and interpersonal communications skills.

Note:

Fluency in Spanish desirable.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations, including, but not limited to, visual and/or audiological appliances and devices to increase mobility.
Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds independently.
Must be able to lift, reach, bend, stoop, push and pull to perform housekeeping tasks while teaching daily living skills to consumers.

Working Conditions

Work will be performed in an office setting and community settings including public places, consumer homes and other agency settings.

Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Ottawa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is benefited and is in the AFSCME bargaining unit.

Ottawa County offers a wide range of benefits to support you in your career. View the for more information.

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Do you presently use any illegal drugs?

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Do you have any history of loss of a professional license, registration, or certification? (N/A if doesn't apply)

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Do you have any history of loss or limitation of clinical privileges or disciplinary action?

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