AFC Mental Health Worker​/AMHS

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Housing Coordinator, provides a variety of paraprofessional mental health services to consumers with regard to their housing or residential needs. Works in close coordination with the Housing Support Team’s AFC Specialist, the AMHS treatment teams, and the residential teams in developing and carrying out person-centered planning as it relates to Federal and State regulations (e.g., HCBS or LARA).

Will assist in reviewing consumer housing and residential level of care needs, co-facilitating groups, transportation, Wellness Coaching community inclusion activities, data entry, and completing timely service documentation. Responsible for carrying out all activities of the program/sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies and procedures.

Possession of a High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency is required. A minimum of six (6) months experience working with persons with mental illness is required. Ability to communicate accurately and effectively both in writing and verbally is required. Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and access to reliable means of transportation for job related use required.

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Employment offers for this position will be contingent upon the results of a Michigan State Police clearance check, and verification of an acceptable Michigan driving record. An individual may be excluded from consideration based upon driving record, pre-employment drug screen.

To Apply:

Applicants must submit an employment application. Resumes cannot be substituted for the employment application. CMHA’s promotion of diversity is fueled by the desire to seek equality of opportunity for all persons. CMHA-CEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

Salary/

Hours:

$20.817; 40 hours weekly;
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with some variability.

Location:

Adult Mental Health Services/Housing Support Team – Lansing, Michigan.