Part-Time IHS Community Mental Health Worker

Residential Transitions, Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

CEU courses

Career advancement

Job summary

Residential Transitions, Inc. in Minneapolis–St. Paul metro area seeks a Part-Time IHS Community Mental Health Worker to support clients in independent living with training. This role carries a caseload, focuses on community skills, and reports to the Program Manager.

Compensation starts at $19 per hour with significant hiring bonuses; part-time, minimum 20 hours/week, and travel within the Metro with a personal vehicle and valid license required.

Qualifications

• Experience in time management, self-organization, or SMI/TBI work is preferred.
• Ability to pass DHS and FBI background screenings.
• Willingness to travel within the Metro area with a valid license and insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 individualized home support and skills training.
• Teach independent living and community integration skills.
• Assist with medications, finances, transportation, and accessing resources.
• Engage clients to promote socialization and healthy living habits.

Skills

Time management

Self-organization

SMI/TBI experience

Travel ability

Job description

NEW ROLES JUST POSTED THAT INCLUDE SIGNIFICANT HIRING BONUSES

Endless opportunities in a variety of social and clinical care roles - including part-time and full-time positions.

RTI Strives to create a culture of Respect. Integrity. Empowerment.

Position:Part-Time IHS Community Mental Health Worker

Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Greater Metro, MN

Job Id:1378

# of Openings:3

Part-Time Community Mental Health Worker

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.

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:

Community Mental Health Workers provide our clients with individualized home support (IHS) with training. This community based service is focused on teaching and training our clients on independent living skills and community oriented skills, through goal based plans, so that they may live fulfilling lives. Our clients include those with a severe mental illness (SMI) health diagnosis, traumatic brain injury (TBI), or developmental disability. This role is caseload based, allowing for employees to build out a schedule that meets client need and their own work life balance. 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:

• Prior experience in some or all of the following areas: proven time management or self organization skills, relevant soft skills, relevant SMI/TBI work experience, and or relevant education.
• 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.
• Posses 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 grows or evolves.

Benefits of Working at RTI:

• Retirement: 401(k) with company matching contribution.
• 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:Part-Time( Minimum 20 hours/week)
Location: Dakota and Hennepin Counties

Physical & Mental Requirements:

Employees in this role must be able to:

• Walk, stand, sit, bend, climb stairs, and perform crisis prevention/intervention techniques
• Use hands for writing, typing, and data entry
• 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

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.