Position Overview:

Mental Health Workers, operating in a Direct Support (DSP) capacity, provide direct support professional services and independent living skills training to the individuals we serve in our 24-hour residential programs. These programs serve the needs of individuals in a home setting that is managed by RTI. Our clients include those with a severe mental illness (SMI) health diagnosis and or traumatic brain injury (TBI) disability. This role reports to the Program manager and has no direct reports.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support individuals in independent living skills through 1:1 service.
• Support individuals in mental health management through identifying coping skills, practicing coping skills, and alternative methods.
• Teach and model community integration skills such as: self-managing medications, managing personal finances, appropriate interpersonal interactions, managing the public transportation system, completing the necessary tasks to maintain a home, and accessing community resources.
• Interacts informally with individuals to facilitate socialization and appropriate behavior.
• Participates in scheduled and spontaneous recreational events.
• Teaches healthy living habits and develops the accompanying skills.

Required Qualification and Experience: 

• 1 year work experience working with those with a severe mental illness and or traumatic brain injury.
• 18 years of age or older with a completed High School Diploma or it’s equivalent.
• Ability to pass a Department of Human Services background check.
• Ability to pass the BCA Criminal Background Check and the Sexual Exploitation of Patients by Psychotherapist screen required by DHS.
• Ability to pass screening required by Federal Human Services office of the Inspector General
• Ability to organize and work independently.
• Willingness to travel within the Metro Area, for applicable mileage reimbursements, with a current driver’s license, clean record, and personal vehicle with insurance; and able to transport clients in that vehicle.
• Possess a person-centered approach, consistent with the Philosophical approach of the individual program and RTI
• Ability to work with culturally diverse populations.
• Other, as needed, as company and role expand or evolves.

Benefits of Working at RTI :

• Generous PTO Accrual: Earn up to 48 hours of PTO per year.
• Matching 401k, we are invested in your future.
• Paid Training Sessions
• Advancement Opportunities, around 80% of our managers started at entry level.

Compensation: $18-$20 per hour
Type: Part-Time
Shifts: Friday to Sunday, 7:00am-3:00pm ,7:30am-4:00pm, PM 3:00pm-11:30pm, 3.30pm -12am, Overnight 11:30pm-8am
Location: Inver Grove Heights, Maple Grove, South St. Paul

Be the difference by making a difference. Advance your career in mental health today and change someone’s life tomorrow with Residential Transitions Inc., an award-winning organization that puts the people they serve and employ first.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends only

Ability to Commute:

• Minnesota (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Minnesota: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person