Part-Time Mental Health Support Specialist - Foliage ; Valley, MN

Job Details

Job Location:

FOLIAGE RESIDENCE - APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124

Position Type:
Part Time

Salary Range: $20.50 - $20.50 Hourly

Part-Time Mental Health Support Specialist - Foliage House (Apply Valley, MN)

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is the largest nonprofit mental health provider in Minnesota. For over 50 years, we have been a leading community partner, transforming the health of our communities through innovative solutions.

Part-Time | 16 hours per week | Every Week Saturday and Sunday from 3:00PM-11:30PM

Foliage House nd Street W, Apple Valley, MN 55124)

$20.50 / Hourly | $1,000 hiring bonus for external candidates

Shift differential of $1/ hour working between 3:00 PM and 11:00 PM

Shift differential of $1/ hour working between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM

• Must have physical presence onsite.
• Document interactions with clients into organization’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) and if applicable, program-specific documentation/record-keeping system, while providing clear and concise communication with client, staff and other applicable parties.
• Effectively interact and exhibit behavior that is consistent with customer service and professional standards established by the organizational, division and program.
• Responsible for medication administration in accordance with organization and program policies and procedures.
• Using person-centered principles, actively engage with clients in their daily activities, and develop and maintain appropriate relationships that support the client in meeting their individual goals.
• Provide crisis intervention and de‑escalation for clients experiencing mental health symptoms or other emotional responses while prioritizing client and program safety.
• Independent Living Skills, teaching and/or coaching, as it relates to the individual’s goal and/or treatment plans.
• Full-time staff are part of an on‑call rotation
• Attend mandatory team meetings.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The ability to pass the screening required by Federal Human Services Office of Inspector General to assure the employee has not been excluded from working in the Health Care Programs which receive federal funding.
• Ability to pass a Criminal Background Check.
• Current driver’s license along with a good driving record and valid insurance, if applicable.

• GED or High School Diploma

AND

• Must be enrolled in a program in the pursuit of a bachelor or Associate of Arts degree in a health or human services field; OR
• Have one year of experience working within the target population served; OR
• Experience as a certified peer specialist according to Minnesota Statute section 256B.0615; OR
• Meets the requirements for unlicensed personnel under Minnesota Statute under sections 144A.43 to 144A.483.

• Upon hire and prior to independently working with clients, you must earn a certification in First Aid CPR AED training and Medication Administration as required by the program.

• Accrue up to 112 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Accrue up to 48 hours of Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) in accordance with state and local requirements
• For full-time employees, up to 8 paid holidays per calendar year (4 company-designated holidays and 4 floating holidays that are prorated based on date of hire).
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% employer-match
• Multiple health and dental insurance plan choices available
• Lifestyle…