What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Integration Coordinator - Kyle Garden Square (Mpls) position at Touchstone Mental Health?
Community Integration Coordinator
Location: Minneapolis (Elliot Park)
Pay Range: $20.00 to $25.00 an hour
Schedule: 40 hours per week and eligible for benefits
Shifts: This position is scheduled for 40 hours per week. Evening shift can be any night of the week, but all schedules must include at least one weekend day.
- Example: Schedule Option 1: Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday (8:00am to 4:30pm); Wednesday (1:00pm to 9:00pm); and Thursday (10:00am-4:30pm)
- Example: Schedule Option 2: Tuesday and Wednesday (8:00am to 4:30pm); Thursday (1:00pm to 9:00pm); Friday (10:00am to 4:30pm); Saturday (8:00am to 4:30pm)
Community Integration Coordinator Responsibilities:
- Establish supportive and motivational relationships with residents; coach residents to utilize coping strategies and complete activities of daily living;
- Observe residents for changes in health symptoms; redirect maladaptive behaviors; perform behavioral management interventions; and de-escalate mental health crises.
- Complete intake process for new residents and complete discharge process for residents exiting the program.
- Collaborate with residents and their care teams to develop goals, complete functional assessments, and complete individual abuse prevention plans.
- Meet daily with clients to support client goals and needs for managing their illness; and encourage the use of natural supports and community resources.
- Assist in the completion of independent living skills, including meal planning, budgeting, shopping, housekeeping, and laundry.
- Refer residents to appropriate services and community resources; and assist with scheduling appointments and transportation.
- Perform delegated nursing services, including the administration of medications, as unlicensed personnel under the direction of the nursing staff.
- Ensure residents and their guests are following site guidelines to ensure the facility is safe and secure.
- Accompany residents on appointments as needed.
- Maintain client records in an electronic health record system.
- Maintain communication with providers, family members and others to promote the well-being of residents.
- Collaborate with other staff members, consultants, interns, and/or volunteers.
Community Integration Coordinator Requirements:
- 1-2 years of experience, post secondary education in behavioral health, or combination of experience and education required
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required
- Experience working with adults with SPMI, chemical dependency issues, and co-occurring disorders preferred
Touchstone Mental Health Mission and Values:
Touchstone Mental Health provides innovative, person-centered services that foster hope, health and wellbeing.
- Dignity and respect are cornerstones of all our interactions.
- Diversity, equity and inclusion create a welcoming culture that reflects compassion and embraces differences.
- Innovation, excellence and collaboration in our work helps us set the standard for mental health services and assures safe and affordable housing for the people we serve.
- Person-centered approaches ensure that all people have the right to make informed choices about their lives.
Touchstone Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve and live in. People of color and LGBTQ-Identified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
Salary : $20 - $25