Mental Health Professional

Schedules Available: 2PM- 10PM, M-F
Department: Integrated Community Supports

Pay: $20 per hour

Description:
Integrated Community Supports (ICS) is a residential, in-home training/support program for adults living with mental, physical and/or developmental disabilities, who are on a Medicaid paid waiver. The role of the ICS Mental Health Professional is to provide support and/or training for residents living in the program. Primarily, the Mental Health Professional will be meeting one on one with the residents in the program, within that client’s own apartment. There will be times when the ICS professional will take clients out into the community. The ICS professional will follow the support plan for each client. When not meeting with clients, the ICS professional will be working in the ILP office which is located inside the building and will be available for additional client needs.
The ICS St. Paul location is a 24-Hour support program, which means that there will be staff scheduled at our St. Paul location 24/7.

In this position, you will:

• Review Community Supports and Services Plans (CSSPs) and intake paperwork and utilize these documents as guides on how to work with each client
• Collaborate with clients support team members on ways to assist and care for each client
• Provide regular updates to case managers on each clients progress
• Determine which goals your client would like to accomplish and develop a plan on how to assist them in achieving these goals
• Drive clients to community outings, stores, post-office and appointments
• Provide supervision and training to clients on how to complete routine household care and maintenance
• Assist clients in researching and accessing community resources
• Skill build with clients which could include, but not limited to: teaching clients to cook, meal plan, budget, complete paperwork and manage their appointments
• Guide and prompt clients to complete their activities of daily living
• Implement strategies with clients on ways to manage their behaviors
• When not working one-on-one with clients, complete case notes/daily logs on interactions with clients
• Be available via phone/in-person for any client emergencies

Expectations: You will meet weekly/bi-weekly with your supervisor to discuss your schedule and consult about client issues. You will be evaluated on an annual basis. Evaluations will be completed by your direct supervisor.

• You will complete Relias and other ICS trainings within your first two weeks of employment. After that, Relias trainings will need to be completed on an annual basis. Training pay is $13 per hour for the first week.
• Any time off will need to be discussed with your Supervisor so that tasks can be divided and covered during your absence.
• Communication is key! If you are struggling with keeping up with tasks or the position please communicate that with your Supervisor. We are here to support you and help you develop in the role.

Required Qualifications:

• Proof of Valid Drivers license and car insurance.
• Reliable Vehicle and willingness to drive clients in your car, could be daily.
• Must pass criminal background check administered by the Department of Human Services (DHS)
• Must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination(s) does not require booster shots yet, but may in the future
• Can work well with a diverse population, including people with low-income, who struggle with substance abuse, criminal backgrounds, and people with developmental, mental and physical disabilities
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Some knowledge of Microsoft office, including Word and Excel
• Ability to work well as a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of public programs, medical assistance and Medicaid waivers
• Experience in researching and accessing different community resources
• Conversational in more than one language.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a reliable vehicle and are you willing to transport clients in your car for work?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person