What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Support Specialist - Commuity Housing Services (Mpls) position at Touchstone Mental Health?
Resident Support Specialist
Starting Pay: $20.00
Location: Minneapolis
Schedule A: Weekend Schedule: Saturdays and Sundays, 4:00pm to 12:30am
Schedule B: Overnight Schedule: Sundays through Thursdays, 11:55pm to 8:30am
Schedule C: On-Call Schedule: Shifts are 4:00pm to 12:30am or 11:55pm to 8:30am
TMH’s Resident Support Specialist provides support to clients in our three supportive housing programs, all of which are located in Minneapolis, on short notice.
Resident Support Specialist Responsibilities:
- Establishes supportive and motivational relationships with residents.
- Observe residents for changes in health symptoms; perform behavioral management interventions; and de-escalate mental health crises.
- Perform delegated nursing services, including medication assistance, as unlicensed personnel under the direction of the nursing staff.
- Promote participation in community activities; and provide support and prompts that encourage socialization.
- Support the cleanliness of common areas and bedrooms and complete housekeeping duties.
- Ensure residents and their guests are following site guidelines to ensure the facility is safe and secure.
- Collaborate with other staff members, consultants, interns and/or volunteers.
Resident Support Specialist Requirements:
- Ability to work at any one of our three locations in Minneapolis
- Ability to work shifts on short notice
- Ability to work from 4:00pm to 12:30am OR from 11:55pm to 8:30am
- Previous experience supporting adults with mental illness, co-occurring disorders, and/or long-term homelessness 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.
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