Transitional Employee - Service

SCCMHA JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Transitional Employee

Pay Scale: Michigan Minimum Wage

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Mental Health Supervisor (Supported Employment), this position is a temporary position with the maximum employment period of no more than six (6) months upon hire. The goal is to prepare the individual to increase their job opportunities and provide experience. Will work in conjunction with Support Employment Specialist(s) and/or Peer Support Specialist(s) to ensure that agency vending machine(s) are cleaned, stocked, and monitored for inventory control. This position will be knowledgeable about and actively support culturally competent recovery based practices; person centered planning as a shared decision making process with the individual, who defines his/her life goals and is assigned in developing a unique path toward those goals; and a trauma informed culture of safety to aid consumer in the recovery process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

1. Clean and re-stock SCCMHA owned vending machines currently located in multiple sites.

2. Keep inventory of vending product which includes most purchased, least purchased including product expiration dates to maintain constant freshness.

3. Communicate vending operations/maintenance concerns and report to Supported Employment Staff after each vending cleaning, restocking and product inspection visit.

4. Prepare a working product inventory list and work alongside SE Specialist and/or Peer Support Specialist to physically retrieve purchase supplies needed at each location.

5. Recycle all bottles and cans and maintain sanitary empties receptacle which includes replacing as needed and upgrading the type and quality of receptacle as needed.

6. Maintain all original receipts and proof of purchases sending each financial statement, purchase order and receipt to the finance department within one (1) business day. This will assist the Supported Employment staff in maintaining a spreadsheet of inventory, purchases, products, profits, losses, distributers, locations and functionality of each machine at each location.

7. Attends required training in-service as scheduled by the Supervisor.

8. Participate in ongoing Supported Employment Team support including weekly meetings to discuss issues and concerns and to provide Peer Support to help each individual have as successful a work experience as possible.

9. Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

10. Adheres to the mission, vision, core values and operating principles of SCCMHA at all times.

WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT:

Works in office environment with pressures of conflict resolution and dealing with time constraints and occasional exposure to consumers with potential for violence. Because of multiple SCCMHA sites, it is common to drive to several locations; sometimes in bad weather. Works with a variety of providers, staff, programs and consumers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Must be a primary consumer of mental health services currently enrolled in the Supported Employment program.

Licenses and Credentials: Valid Michigan Driver’s license with a good driving record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. A belief that individuals with a serious mental illness can live productive lives.

2. Ability to plan, organize and complete work in a timely fashion.

3. Effective oral and written communication skills.

4. Must have the computer skills to be able to perform simple tasks as requested.

5. Ability to work as a member of a team.

6. Ability to accept constructive supervision.

7. Knowledge and support for person centered planning concepts.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

1. Hearing acuity to converse in person and on telephone.

2. Visual Acuity to observe consumers behavior, read and proofread documents.

3. Ability to walk, stand or sit for extended periods of time.

4. Manual dexterity to write and to operate standard office equipment (PC, Keyboard, Copy Machine, Fax Machine, etc.)

5. Ability to lift and carry files and supplies at least 100 pounds.

6. Strong interpersonal skills to interact with leadership, employees, consumers and the general public.

7. Ability to plan short and long range and to manage and schedule time.

8. Ability to handle stress in meeting deadlines and dealing with large numbers of employees and/or consumers

(Listed qualifications are for guidance in filling this position. Any combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered; however, mandatory licensing or certification requirements cannot be waived. Physical/mental requirements cannot be waived unless specifically indicated.)