Sanilac County Community Mental Health Authority · 7 hours ago
Technician -Autism Services (Union) 26-13
Sandusky, MI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expSanilac County Community Mental Health Authority is dedicated to providing services to the community to improve lives. The Technician - Autism Services role involves assisting individuals in developing functional skills through training and guidance while promoting their independence in community and work environments.
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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
Upon hire staff will be trained in all ABA and IPOS treatment plans within 90 days
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
Assist CM Department with details in preparing for CARF Accreditation as requested
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
Ability to earn enhanced wages, if working within the CMA department and meet requirements
Qualification
Required
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
Basic Skills: 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
Intermediate Skills: 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
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software
Typing speed of 45 wpm is recommended
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
Preferred
One year working with individuals with ASD preferred
Ability to earn enhanced wages, if working within the ABA department and meet requirements
Ability to earn enhanced wages, if working within the CMA department and meet requirements
Company
Sanilac County Community Mental Health Authority
Sanilac County Community Mental Health (Sanilac CMH) is the county level public mental health agency for Sanilac County residents.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
W
Wilbert Morris
Chief Executive Officer
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