Full-Time DSP Mental Health Worker, Minnetonka

Residential Transitions; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO: up to 168 hours annually

On-Demand Pay

Paid Holidays

401(k) with company matching

Health benefits: medical, dental, and视

CEU courses and supervision

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Residential Transitions, Inc. (RTI) is hiring a Full-time Mental Health Worker to provide direct support in 24-hour residential programs serving individuals with mental illness or brain injury.

You will educate on coping skills, independent living, and community integration, while fostering social interaction and healthy living habits. The role requires a high school diploma or a related bachelor’s degree, background checks, and a willingness to travel across the Metro Area with a personal

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or Bachelor’s degree as specified.
• Ability to pass DHS background checks and FBI/ODI screenings.
• Ability to travel within the Metro Area with a valid license and vehicle.
• Person-centered, culturally competent approach to care.
• Independent work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 direct support and living skills training in a 24-hour residential program.
• Assist with independent living skills, coping strategies, and community integration.
• Teach medication management, finances, personal interactions, and transportation access.
• Engage clients socially and participate in recreational activities.
• Model healthy living habits and develop associated skills.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences fields

2000 hours supervised experience

Independent work

Organizational skills

Travel willingness with driver's license and vehicle

Person-centered approach

Cultural competency / work with diverse populations

Crisis prevention/intervention techniques

Job description

Location: Minnetonka, MN

Job Id:1394

# of Openings:1

Full-Time Mental Health Worker - Community Residential Setting

Company Overview:

AtResidential Transitions, Inc. (RTI), our mission is to help people improve their quality of life by empowering them with knowledge, resources, and skills—while always treating them with dignity and respect. We proudly serve individuals across Minnesota who are living with mental illness, substance use challenges, and other disabilities. Our services support people living independently in the community, in their own homes, as well as in our residential settings. Through compassionate care and a person-centered approach, we aim to make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.

Position Overview:

Mental Health Workers, operating in a Direct Support (DSP) capacity, provide direct support professional services and independent living skills training to the individuals we serve in our 24-hour residential programs. These programs serve the needs of individuals in a home setting that is managed by RTI. Our clients include those with a severe mental illness (SMI) health diagnosis and or traumatic brain injury (TBI) disability. This role reports to the Program manager and has no direct reports.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support individuals in independent living skills through 1:1 service.
• Support individuals in mental health management through identifying coping skills, practicing coping skills, and alternative methods.
• Teach and model community integration skills such as self-managing medications, managing personal finances, appropriate interpersonal interactions, managing the public transportation system, completing the necessary tasks to maintain a home, and accessing community resources.
• Interacts informally with individuals to facilitate socialization and appropriate behavior.
• Participates in scheduled and spontaneous recreational events.
• Teaches healthy living habits and develops the accompanying skills.

Required Qualification and Experience:

The Mental Health Worker shall be qualified under Minnesota law as follows:

• High School Diploma or GED and relevant experienceORBachelor's degree in related field.
• Ability to pass a Department of Human Services background check.
• Ability to pass the BCA Criminal Background Check and the Sexual Exploitation of Patients by Psychotherapist screen required by DHS.
• Ability to pass screening required by Federal Human Services office of the Inspector General
• Ability to organize and work independently.
• Willingness to travel within the Metro Area, for applicable mileage reimbursements, with a current driver’s license, clean record, and personal vehicle with insurance; and able to transport clients in that vehicle.
• Possess a person-centered approach, consistent with the Philosophical approach of the individual program and RTI
• Ability to work with culturally diverse populations.
• Other, as needed, as company and role expand or evolves.

Preferred Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in one of the behavioral sciences fieldsOR2000 hours of supervised experience providing clinical services in mental health or children's emotional care.

Benefits of Working at RTI:

• Generous PTO: Accrue paid time off based on tenure: up to 80–168 hours annually depending on years of service
• On-Demand Pay: Access your earned pay anytime.
• Paid Holidays: 7 company-paid holidays + 1 floating holiday.
• Retirement: 401(k) with company matching contribution.
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Professional Growth: CEU courses, clinical supervision, and monthly paid trainings relevant to services provided.
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Grow within RTI.

Physical & Mental Requirements:

Employees in this role must be able to:

• Walk, stand, sit, bend, climb stairs, use a ladder, and perform crisis prevention/intervention techniques
• Use hands for writing, typing, data entry, and medication dispensing
• Lift up to 40 lbs. and occasionally exert physical effort during duties
• Maintain vision and hearing necessary for reading charts, operating office equipment, using a computer, and driving a vehicle

Compensation:

$18 per hour

Job Type:

Full-time

Shifts:

Tuesday-Saturday 3.30pm-12am

Be the difference by making a difference. Advance your career in mental health today and change someone’s life tomorrow with Residential Transitions Inc., an award-winning organization that puts the people they serve and employ first.

RTI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.