Full-Time Overnight Mental Health Support Specialist - Deaf Supported Living Program (Minneapol

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is seeking Full-Time Mental Health Support Specialist to give care & support to our clients at one of our Long-Term Residential Program, Deaf Supported Living, located in Minneapolis, MN.Deaf Supported Living is a unique residential program serving Deaf, Deaf/Blind, and Hard of Hearing adults through person-centered support, mental health services, and independent living skill development in an ASL-accessible environment

Schedule:

Full-Time, Sunday - Thursday 11pm - 7:30am (Overnight Position)
Locations:
Deaf Supported Living (Minneapolis, MN)
Hiring Bonus: $1,000 hiring bonus for external candidates

Hiring Range: $20.50 / Hourly
* 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 AMPeople 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.

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Job Duties:

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.

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

Preferred Qualifications a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb;}tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #;}tr th { background-color: #;}Knowledge of OR proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) is preferred.

OR Candidates who do not currently know ASL but demonstrate a willingness and commitment to learning ASL are encouraged to apply.

Experience working with Deaf, Deaf/Blind, and/or Hard of Hearing individuals is preferred.

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