Resident Support Specialist – Housing & Mental Health (PT)

Touchstone-Mental-Health-; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Touchstone Mental Health in Minneapolis is seeking a Part-Time Resident Support Specialist for Community Housing Services. You will support residents in three housing programs, building relationships and promoting safety and stability in the community.

Responsibilities include de-escalation of crises, medication assistance as directed, social participation encouragement, and maintaining a clean, safe living environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work at any of three Minneapolis locations.
• Ability to work shifts on short notice.
• Shift hours: 4:00pm–12:30am or 11:55pm–8:30am.

Responsibilities

• Establishes supportive and motivational relationships with residents.
• Observe residents for changes in health symptoms; perform behavioral management interventions; de-escalate mental health crises.
• Perform delegated nursing services, including medication assistance, as unlicensed personnel under nursing staff direction.
• Promote participation in community activities; provide support and prompts to encourage socialization.
• Support cleanliness of common areas and bedrooms; complete housekeeping duties.
• Ensure residents and guests follow site guidelines to keep the facility safe and secure.
• Collaborate with other staff, consultants, interns and/or volunteers.

Job description

Touchstone Mental Health in Minneapolis is seeking a Part-Time Resident Support Specialist for Community Housing Services. You will support residents in three housing programs, building relationships and promoting safety and stability in the community.

Responsibilities include de-escalation of crises, medication assistance as directed, social participation encouragement, and maintaining a clean, safe living environment.