Part Time Mental Health Worker-Apartment Based Supportive Services

Residential Transitions; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

CEU courses and clinical supervision

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Residential Transitions is seeking a Part Time Mental Health Worker to provide essential support in Apartment Based Supportive Services. Responsibilities include helping clients develop independent living skills and managing mental health conditions. The ideal candidate will have experience in similar roles and meet qualifications for eligibility defined by Minnesota Department of Human Services.

This role offers competitive compensation at $19 per hour and opportunities for professional growth and advancement within RTI.

Qualifications

• Must pass required background checks by Minnesota Department of Human Services.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Experience working in fast-paced environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and training for independent living skills.
• Support individuals in managing mental health and coping skills.
• Teach community integration skills and facilitate socialization.

Skills

Experience with mental health illness

Client-facing roles

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

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

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

Location: St. Paul, MN

Job Id: 1362

# of Openings: 6

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. 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

• 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

• 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

Shifts

• Hyacinth: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (12:00 PM-5:00 PM), Friday (1:00 PM-9:30 PM)
• George: Sunday, Monday (12:00 PM-5:00 PM)
• Griggs/Snelling: Saturday, Sunday (8:00 AM-1:00 PM)
• Parkway: Sunday, Monday, Friday (1:00 PM-9:30 PM)
• Babcock: Saturday, Sunday, Monday (10:00 AM-6:30 PM)
• Dodd: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday (4:00 PM-9:30 PM)
• Dodd: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (4:00 PM-9:30 PM)

Shift availability varies by location (Ramsey & Dakota Counties) and may include weekdays and weekends.

Location

Dakota/Ramsey County

Physical & Mental Requirements

• 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

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.