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Residential Opportunities, Inc. OUTPATIENT SERVICES TECHNICIAN in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Supervisor: GLC Coordinator -- Outpatient. Status: Non-exempt, full time or part time. Wage: $16.23 hourly, adjusted for experience. Number of Openings: Multiple. Locations: *Galesburg and Kalamazoo, MI. *Schedule: 8am-7pm, 8am-4:30 pm, 8am-1pm, or 12pm-7pm.
Essential Duties:
- Provide instruction with respect to specific skill building goals.
- Provide supportive relationships with children and parents.
- Conduct treatment sessions and implement relevant treatment plan procedures such as: Pre-learner skills including sitting at a table, transitioning to various work stations, making eye contact; Preschool activities including matching, sorting, labeling, and communicating; Social skills including playing with adults and peers, appropriate toy play, interacting with peers; Academic skills.
- Where necessary, serve as the liaison between the parent and the clinician; communicate any necessary scheduling changes appropriately.
- Teach and support Individuals Served to complete the following as independently as possible, and assist or perform these tasks if the Individual cannot do so independently: Personal hygiene including toileting, bathing, brushing teeth, and other personal hygiene tasks; Self-care skills including dressing, eating, and communicating.
- Administer medications according to ROI procedures. Provide personal and/or medical assistance as needed.
- Teach and role model appropriate behaviors and daily living skills.
- Inform supervisor of problems or issues regarding Individuals Served or their environment.
- Understand the likes, dislikes, hopes, and dreams of Individuals Served and their families to support them as they make choices and progress toward their goals.
- Implement relevant health and safety protocols, including but not limited to CPR, first aid, and behavior protocols.
- Report to shifts, meetings, and trainings as scheduled and remain fully alert at all times.
- Complete documentation, including financial, billing, program, research, and agency-related data, as required by ROI policy and procedure and Supervisor's instructions.
- Promote a positive image of ROI/Great Lakes and maintain general upkeep of the workplace, equipment, and vehicles to ROI standards.
- Advocate for and respect the rights of Individuals Served.
- Display responsible, conscientious behavior, and use good judgment in making decisions.
- Facilitate teamwork between all team members via open communication, responsibility sharing, and a cooperative attitude.
- Demonstrate flexibility as work schedules are adjusted as necessary to meet the needs of the individuals served.
- Transport Individuals Served as necessary if categorized as an ROI "driver."
- Comply with all laws and regulations regarding reporting suspected abuse and neglect of vulnerable persons.
- Embrace and support ROI's philosophies related to diversity, inclusiveness and anti-racism and work to ensure ROI's commitment to being an anti-racist organization.
- Maintain the confidentiality of all restricted information, data, and reports.
Paid training is provided to all new hires. During your first few weeks of employment, you will take a number of in-person classes, virtual classes over Zoom, and self-paced online courses. Your supervisor will also schedule you for on-site orientations. Trainings include (but are not limited to): CPR/First Aid, nutrition, medication administration, crisis intervention, driving safety, and the legal rights and protections of Individuals Served. Trainings vary by position.
Requirements for Employment:
You must be 18 years of age or older.
You must possess a H