Residential Care Aid - Cadillac

DIRECT CARE POSITION DIRECT CARE POSITION - PEARL ST / SENECA PLACE / WRIGHT ST (Residential Care Aide) Located in Cadillac Paid training PTO Benefits Holiday Pay Starting wage: $17.13/ hour Full and part time positions Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority (NLCMHA) is a 300-employee organization that serves people who live with intellectual/developmental disabilities, serious mental illness, and substance use disorders from six counties: Crawford, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Missaukee, Roscommon, and Wexford. Among many other community mental health services, NLCMHA also directly operates 6 licensed specialized residential homes and a small group of supervised independent living apartments utilizing a team of up to seventy full and part time employees. We have homes located in Crawford, Roscommon, and Wexford counties. This Residential Care Aid position would be serving residents in one of those residential homes. At NLCMHA, we are committed to creating a culture that fosters recovery and encourages gentleness. Join the Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority (NLCMHA) team and make a positive impact on people's lives! Population Served Mentall ill Adults Majority of the population served Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Autism Serious/Persistent Mental Illness Position Duties/Responsibilities Able to work in a "Culture of Gentleness" environment Able to implement Person Centered Planning Personal care Activities of Daily Living Pass medication Meal Preparation Cleaning/Sanitization Transportation Electronic data entry Basic Qualifications At least 18-years old MI driver’s license (unrestricted) HS Diploma or GED Pass a Physical Exam including lift test Pass criminal background check Negative TB test Northern Lakes CMH Authority is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Northern Lakes CMH Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or based on sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable laws. Hiring decisions are based exclusively on merit, qualifications and business needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr