Community Living Support - Crawford Home

AuSable Valley Community Mental Health Authority has many opportunities for those looking to make a difference in the lives of our community members by providing beneficial and cost-effective services to our consumers. AVCMHA provides State funded public mental health services to Iosco, Ogemaw, and Oscoda counties in northern Michigan. Services are provided to people with an Intellectual or Developmental Disability (I/DD), a Serious Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI), and/or those who may be Seriously Emotionally Disturbed (SED).

The right person will have the ability to demonstrate knowledge of, follow and utilize agency policies and procedures. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed within the organizational Job Description for this position are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule and travel throughout the Board's coverage area and, at times, around different areas of the state. Possession of a driver's license valid in the State of Michigan, vehicle insurance as required by Michigan Law, and a good driving record; be a U.S. Citizen or have possession of necessary papers allowing holder to work legally within the United States.

Excellent Benefit Package includes:

• PTO (paid time off) Accrual Program
• Paid Holidays
• BC/BS PPO Medical Benefits
• Health Savings Account
• Flex Savings Account
• Dental
• Vision
• Pension Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Student Loan Payment Assistance
• Term Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• AFLAC

• Note: If there are no Full-time opportunities available at the time of your application/inquiry, we strongly suggest seeking a SUBSTITUTE Community Living Support position @ avcmh.org as these provide you with the required training and opportunities that may lead to Regular Full-Time Positions.

• If you are having issues applying for a position or have questions about applying, email hr@avcmh.org

• Possession of a driver's license valid in the State of Michigan
• Vehicle insurance as required by Michigan Law
• Good driving record.
• AVCMH will provide group home training

The goal of this position is to support individuals served with severe and persistent mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities to become active and integrated citizens within their communities. Assists in fostering the highest possible quality of life for individuals in the community, by providing supports and skill building consistent with the Plan of Service to increase independent functioning and decreasing the need for treatment in more restrictive settings. This will be accomplished by helping the individual to identify their personal preferences and implementing a plan of support which honors these preferences. Staff in this position will work in cooperation with individuals, families, community members, case holders and consultants as identified through the Person Centered planning process. Persons with Lived Experience with mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities or substance abuse disorders are encouraged to apply.