DSP Mental Health Worker

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Position:Full Time DSP Mental Health Worker - $500.00 Sign-On Bonus

Location: Bloomington, MN

Job :1399

# of Openings:1

Residential Transitions, Inc. (RTI) is seeking a
Full-Time Mental Health Worker to join our team at a residential program in Bloomington, Minnesota
.

This position offers a $500 hiring bonus
, paid as follows:

• $250 after 3 months of employment
• $250 after 6 months of employment

Schedule: Sunday through Thursday, 3:30 PM–12:00 AM
Location: Bloomington, MN
Compensation: $18.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time

At Residential Transitions, Inc. (RTI), our mission is to help people improve their quality of life by empowering them with knowledge, resources, and skills while always treating them with dignity and respect.

We proudly serve individuals across Minnesota who are living with mental illness, substance use challenges, and other disabilities. Our services support people living independently in the community, in their own homes, as well as in our residential settings. Through compassionate care and a person-centered approach, we aim to make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.

Mental Health Workers, operating in a Direct Support Professional (DSP) capacity, provide direct support services and independent living skills training to individuals served in RTI's 24-hour residential programs.

This position is assigned to a residential program located in Bloomington, MN and works directly with individuals in a home setting managed by RTI. Individuals served may include those with a severe mental illness (SMI) diagnosis and/or traumatic brain injury (TBI).

The Mental Health Worker reports to the Program Manager and has no direct reports.

• Provide 1:1 support to individuals in developing and maintaining independent living skills.
• Support individuals with mental health management by identifying and practicing coping skills and alternative strategies.
• Teach and model community integration and independent living skills, including self-managing medications, managing personal finances, appropriate interpersonal interactions, utilizing public transportation, completing tasks necessary to maintain a home, and accessing community resources.
• Interact with individuals to facilitate socialization and promote appropriate interpersonal skills and behaviors.
• Participate in scheduled and spontaneous recreational activities.
• Teach and model healthy living habits and assist individuals in developing the skills necessary to maintain them.
• Provide person-centered support consistent with each individual's goals and RTI's program philosophy.

• One year of work experience supporting individuals with severe mental illness and/or traumatic brain injury.
• Ability to successfully pass a Department of Human Services background study.
• Ability to pass the BCA Criminal Background Check and Sexual Exploitation of Patients by Psychotherapists screening required by DHS.
• Ability to pass applicable screening required by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General.
• Ability to organize responsibilities and work independently.
• Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and access to a personal vehicle with valid insurance.
• Ability and willingness to transport individuals served when required.
• Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse populations.
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