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Direct Care Worker

NORTHERN LAKES COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
Cadillac, MI Part Time
POSTED ON 7/7/2026 CLOSED ON 8/5/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Worker position at NORTHERN LAKES COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH?

DIRECT CARE POSITION - SENECA PLACE - CADILLAC

(Residential Care Aide)

Located in Cadillac

  • Paid training *PTO *Benefits *Holiday Pay

Starting wage: $17.13/ hour

Full and part time positions

Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority (NLCMHA) is a 300-employee organization that serves people who live with intellectual/developmental disabilities, serious mental illness, and substance use disorders from six counties: Crawford, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Missaukee, Roscommon, and Wexford. Among many other community mental health services, NLCMHA also directly operates 6 licensed specialized residential homes and a small group of supervised independent living apartments utilizing a team of up to seventy full and part time employees. We have homes located in Crawford, Roscommon, and Wexford counties. This Residential Care Aid position would be serving residents in one of those residential homes. At NLCMHA, we are committed to creating a culture that fosters recovery and encourages gentleness. Join the Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority (NLCMHA) team and make a positive impact on people's lives!

Population Served

Mentall ill Adults * Majority of the population served*

Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

Autism

Serious/Persistent Mental Illness

Position Duties/Responsibilities

Able to work in a "Culture of Gentleness" environment

Able to implement Person Centered Planning

Personal care

Activities of Daily Living

Pass medication

Meal Preparation

Cleaning/Sanitization

Transportation

Electronic data entry

Basic Qualifications

At least 18-years old

MI driver’s license (unrestricted)

HS Diploma or GED

Pass a Physical Exam including lift test

Pass 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.

Salary : $17

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