Full Time Mental Health Worker-Apartment Based Supportive Services

Residential Transitions; West Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

On-Demand Pay

Paid Holidays

401(k) with company matching

Health Benefits

CEU courses / trainings

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Residential Transitions, Inc. (RTI) is seeking a Full-Time Mental Health Worker for apartment-based supportive services in West St. Paul, MN.

The role provides direct support and independent living skills training to individuals living with mental illness or brain injury in an apartment-style setting. You will work under the Program Manager delivering 1:1 services, teaching coping skills, and supporting community integration, including medication and finances management, transportation, and

Qualifications

• High school or GED.
• Experience working with adults and/or children with mental health illness and/or in fast-paced client-facing roles.
• Must pass the required background check and remain eligible to provide services as defined by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
• Must pass the screening required by the Federal Office of Inspector General.
• Must have access to a reliable vehicle and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and independent living skills training in an apartment-based setting.
• Support mental health management by identifying and practicing coping skills.
• Teach community integration skills including medication management, finances, interpersonal interactions, transportation, housing tasks, and accessing resources.
• Interact informally to facilitate socialization and appropriate behavior.
• Participate in scheduled and spontaneous recreational events.
• Teach healthy living habits and develop accompanying skills.

Education

High school or GED

Bachelor’s degree in human services, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, or related field

Job description

Position:Full Time Mental Health Worker-Apartment Based Supportive Services

Location: West St. Paul, MN

Job Id:1392

# of Openings:1

Full -Time Mental Health Worker-Apartment Based Supportive Services

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.

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 an Apartment Based Supportive Services capacity, provide direct support professional services and independent living skills training to the individuals we serve in an apartment style setting. Our clients include those with a severe mental illness (SMI) health diagnosis and or traumatic brain injury (TBI) disability. T his 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:

• High school or GED
• Experience working with adults and/or children with mental health illness and/or experience working in fast paced environment and/or in client facing roles
• Must pass the required background check and remain eligible to provide services as defined by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
• Must pass the screening required by Federal Human Services Office of Inspector General to assure that person has not been excluded from working in the Health Care Programs which receive federal funding.
• Must have access to a reliable vehicle and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurance

Preferred Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, or a related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Possess a minimum of one (1) year of experience working with persons diagnosed with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI).

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.

Compensation:$19 per hour

Type:Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Shifts:

• Sunday-Thursday: 1:00 PM-9:30 PM
• Tuesday-Saturday: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
• Sunday: 1:00 PM-9:30 PM; Wednesday & Thursday: 10:00 AM-6:30 PM; Friday & Saturday: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Location:Dakota County (Zip: 55118)

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.