CSP Mental Health Technician PartTime

VILLA HOPE INC; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established community support program is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team as Mental Health Technicians. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of clients with mental health challenges. You will monitor medication adherence, assist clients in developing independent living skills, and engage them in community activities. With a focus on compassion and interpersonal skills, this position provides training and a flexible schedule primarily on weekends. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will help individuals achieve greater independence and improve their quality of life.

Benefits

Paid Training

Signing Bonus

Simple IRA Retirement Plan

Company Vehicle for Duty Use

Weekend Premium Pay

Qualifications

• Compassionate individuals preferred to work with clients with mental illness.
• Training provided for those interested in Human Services/Mental Health.

Responsibilities

• Monitor clients' medication adherence and assist with community living skills.
• Facilitate communication and report back to case manager.

Skills

Compassion

Interpersonal Skills

Community Living Skills

Mental Health Awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Company Vehicle

Job description

This position offers great experience for students in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing or Education programs. The Mental Health Technician (home care - mental health worker) is employed on the basis of personal aptitude and must be able to be compassionate while working with clients with mental illness. Training is provided. Education and experience working with individuals with mental health issues preferred, but not necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Monitor clients taking medications in their homes. Observe clients medication adherence.
2. Assist clients in learning independent community living skills in the areas of grocery shopping and side-by-side cleaning.
3. Assist the client in participating in community life through a variety of planned social and recreational activities with other program clients.
4. Accompany clients to acquire services, facilitate communication and report back to case manager.
5. Participate in agency orientation and training.
6. Maintain accurate records as instructed by the CSP Director and Clinical Coordinator regarding any changes in the client's status.
7. Work within a flexible schedule as required.
8. No personal cares of clients required.

Minimum Requirements:

1. High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Required
2. Villa Hope will provide training to meet requirements of position. Position is primarily weekends with the ability to fill in on occasional week days. There is week day training initially at hire. Typical schedule once trained is every other weekend and several holidays per year.
3. Interest in Human Services/Mental Health. Must possess good interpersonal skills and enjoy working with others.
4. 18 or older required
5. Background check required
6. Drivers check required. Must have valid Wisconsin Driver's License, good driving record and be able to drive company vehicles.

Benefits and Pay:

1. $16.00 per hour
2. $3.00 an hour weekend premium (total of $19 an hour Saturday and Sunday)
3. Up to a $1000 signing bonus paid out 50% after completing the first 60 days of employment and the second 50% after completing 6 months of employment.
4. Part Time Weekend Shift
5. Every other weekend (18 – 20 hours per weekend) and several holidays per year. Holidays are paid at double time.
6. Regular hours are 7:15am – 5:15pm and assigned holidays. With the possibility of additional hours during the week.
7. Paid Training
8. Simple IRA retirement plan if eligibility requirements are met
9. Company vehicle for use when on duty

Villa Hope, Inc. Community Support Program, with the support and direction of Brown County Human Services (BCHS) operates a Community Support Program (CSP) for people with severe and persistent mental illness. The program is designed with the belief that consistent and active support, and interactions that encourage self-sufficiency and independence will aid individuals in remaining within the community setting. The program offers the needed support that enables each participant to achieve the maximum potential for independence. The purpose of the program is to increase the level of independent functioning and reduce the frequency and duration of psychiatric hospitalizations through the coordination of service delivery.

How to Apply (Email or Mail):

Email a Resume to: [e-mail]

Mail Resume to: Villa Hope, Inc. CSP, Amy Bozzacco, Clinical Coordinator, 1100 Guns Rd, Green Bay, WI 54311