Mental Health Technician

NAMI is a drug-free workplace. Qualified candidate must be compassionate and care about the dignity of the residents we serve. Must be in good physical shape to take on daily demands. Assist residents by monitoring and documenting care, coordinating care services, transporting and escorting residents, providing educational tools and resources to increase independence, the ability to identify personal needs and problem -solve with minimal supervision is a must.

Roles and Responsibilities

Supervise residents in all daily aspects of the residential program
Lead group and group activities
Act as liaison with care providers and case workers to ensure program and quality of life is in the best interest of the resident
Communicate effectively with doctors, family members, staff and others
Assist in the administration of medications, replenishment of medications and ensure proper documentation of same
Become familiar with each resident’s diagnosis and care plan to ensure program and activities are helping to meet outcomes
Serve as a role model for residents
Maintain complete, accurate, and current program documentation and records
Appropriate documentation of residents medical, behavioral, and physical changes
Redirect resident’s behavior and intervene regarding inappropriate behavior
Possess patience and understanding when assisting aggressive residents to effectively meet treatment needs, while complying with human rights regulations
Provide supervision and assistance to residents, not limited to, bathing, dressing and grooming
Provide coverage for all shifts and hours as needed
Transport and accompany residents to and from medical appointments, recreational activities, shopping trips and other scheduled activities as assigned by supervisor
Coordinate daily schedules and duties/activities of the residents
Perform duties essential to program welfare (i.e., grocery shopping, laundry, cleaning, other household duties)
Assist, monitor, or prompt the resident to complete the above items
Prepare meals for the residents, grocery shop if necessary, and clean up after meal preparation
Ensure the home and equipment remains clean, sanitary, and in good working condition
Participate in continuing education programs, seminars, workshops, and in-services to improve professional knowledge of intellectual disabilities
Participate in all staff and collaborative meetings as required or needed
Effectively handle challenges, complaints, conflicts, and incidents in a patient, respectful, agreeable, and diligent manner with minimal supervision
Work in tangent with the Residential Manager and Executive Director to maintain policy and procedures, resident medication, and a professional appearance
Continuously enhance the lives of the residents by utilizing all principals of normalization and treat residents with consideration, respect, dignity, integrity, individuality, and recognize their needs
Maintain certifications, licensures, and records as required or needed
Prepare reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis regarding the metrics of staff and group home’s residents and duplex
Perform relevant job duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Frequent use of hands, wrists and fingers and lifting or moving up to 50 lbs. may be required
Movements such as stooping, crouching, bending, kneeling, climbing and reaching are required
Noise and/or level of distractions in the work environment is moderate
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close, distance and peripheral vision
Ability to operate a motorized vehicle and have reliable transportation
Performs household cleaning chores such as washing dishes, doing laundry, mopping

Qualifications and Requirements

Age 21 or older with a high school diploma or GED, Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
TB screening, Frist Aid/CPR and Proxy Caregiver Certifications are a must
Non-Profit experience is a plus
Preferred experience working with the mentally ill
Minimum one-year experience in healthcare/insurance/caregiving
Valid Georgia driver’s license with a clean MVR (Motor Vehicle Report)
Live within commuting distance of the NAMI facility, group home and duplex
Proficient computer/office equipment skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task
Possess strong decision making and problem-solving skills
Critical listening and thinking skills
Strong time management skills
Ability to work overtime as needed