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NORTHERN LAKES COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH

Direct Care Worker

NORTHERN LAKES COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH, Cadillac, Michigan, United States, 49601

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Direct Care Position – Pearl Street Home – Cadillac (Residential Care Aide) Located in Cadillac

Starting wage: $17.13 per hour

Full‑time and part‑time positions available.

Paid training, PTO, benefits, holiday pay.

The Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority (NLCMHA) is a 300‑employee organization serving people who live with intellectual/developmental disabilities, serious mental illness, and substance use disorders from six counties in Michigan. Among many community mental health services, NLCMHA directly operates six licensed specialized residential homes and a small group of supervised independent living apartments using a team of up to seventy full‑time and part‑time employees. These residential homes are located in Crawford, Roscommon, and Wexford counties. This Residential Care Aide position will serve residents in one of those homes. At NLCMHA, we pursue a culture that fosters recovery and encourages gentleness. Join us and make a positive impact on people’s lives!

Population Served

Mentally ill adults – majority of the population served

Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

Autism

Serious/Persistent Mental Illness

Position Duties/Responsibilities

Work in a "Culture of Gentleness" environment

Implement Person Centered Planning

Provide personal care

Assist with activities of daily living

Administer medication

Prepare meals

Clean and sanitize living areas

Transport residents as needed

Enter data electronically

Basic Qualifications

At least 18 years old

Michigan driver’s license (unrestricted)

High school diploma or GED

Pass a physical exam (including lift test)

Pass a criminal background check

Negative TB test

NLCMHA EEO Statement Northern Lakes CMH Authority is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Northern Lakes CMH Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or based on sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable laws. Hiring decisions are based exclusively on merit, qualifications and business needs.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Part‑time

Job Function Other

Industry Mental Health Care

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