Residential Staff

The Residential Support Staff will provide functional support services residents of Lakes Region Mental Health Center’s (LRMHC) community residence. Residential Service program staff are considered essential personnel.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides functional support services to residents of LRMHC community residence
• Supports residents with accessing crisis stabilization and emergency medical services when needed
• Completes tasks related to program operations such as preparing food, inventorying, and cleaning
• Administers as needed medication if requested by residents
• Attends weekly clinical meeting and monthly program meetings
• May be required to transport patients in their personal vehicle
• May perform other related job duties as assigned by their supervisor

Required Skills/Abilities:

The individual must possess the knowledge, skills and ability noted below or be able to explain and demonstrate how the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some combination of skills and abilities.

• Must be able to establish a rapport with the patients. Must treat all patients with dignity and respect.
• Ability to organize work-load so that their duties are completed in a timely and thorough manner.
• Understands the LRMHC mission and applies this knowledge productively.
• Ability to use computers and navigate electronic health records.
• Ability to communicate and receive feedback in a respectful manner.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and liability insurance.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or another related field preferred but not required. One - three years of experience in mental health settings preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Is able to sustain light physical effort such as frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, or reaching and/or occasional lifting of items 20 lbs. or more.
• Is able to tolerate periods of heavy workload or excessive stress.