Human Services Technician

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Posted: 01/10/2025 – Closing: 01/26/2025

• Job
• Location:
  
  Alexandria, MN
• Salary: $21.22 – $28.44 per hour; $44,307 – $59,382 annually
• Shift: Night Shift 10:30 pm–7:30 am;
  Rotating Shift 6:30 am–5:00 pm; 12:00 pm–10:30 pm (may include weekends & holidays)
• Travel: < 5%
• Union: 204 – Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME

Human Services Technician is a direct care role within the state-operated Community Behavioral Health Hospital (CBHH) in Alexandria. The CBHH provides short‑term, acute inpatient psychiatric services in a 16‑bed community‑based setting. Natural support structures are incorporated into treatment by serving patients as close as possible to their home communities.

• Facilitate admission and discharge functions.
• Complete the demographic/technical admission procedure for patients entering the CBHH.
• Provide optimal physical and mental health care (according to the scope of this position).
• Maintain an acceptable environment of care.
• Participate as a member of the integrated treatment team in the development/implementation of individual patient behavioral treatment plans and promote illness management and recovery processes.
• Perform delegated treatments and procedures within policy.
• Maintain a hazard‑free environment through awareness of safety standards and response to emergency calls.
• Perform housekeeping tasks to maintain a healthful and aesthetic environment.
• Assist with the collection, organization of monitoring and evaluation data as requested.
• Participate in in‑service training and quality improvement activities.

• Ability to read and write English sufficient to understand and follow directions and to maintain records/documentation.
• Human relations skills sufficient to establish rapport with and provide direction to service recipients.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

• Patient care experience within a mental health setting.

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Reference checks to verify job‑related credentials and a criminal background check will be conducted prior to appointment. Employees must provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment.

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Heather Bohnsack: heather.bohnsack.us

Minnesota state agencies are equal‑opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourage persons of color, Indigenous communities, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Annual pay increases
• Low‑cost health, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan after three years of service
• Employer‑paid life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources supporting physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support

• Daily Living/Convenience Services:
  Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care