Independent Living Skills Coach - Evenings (Minneapolis)

People Incorporated Mental Health Services • Eagan, MN

7d • $22 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Independent Living Skills Coach is an entry-level position that provides a supportive environment for clients. The role provides person-centered engagement and interventions, administers medication, and supports general program oversight and safety. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The hourly pay range is $22.00–$23.76, depending on qualifications, with a $2 per hour shift differential for Monday–Friday evening shifts. The position is non-exempt.

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is Minnesota’s largest nonprofit mental health provider and has served as a community partner for more than 50 years, providing innovative solutions to improve community health. The organization is committed to a tobacco-free environment and to equal employment opportunity and workplace diversity.

Requirements

• At least 2,000 hours of work experience providing health and human services to individuals within the previous 10 years, and a GED or high school diploma; or an Associate of Arts degree or two years of full-time postsecondary education in behavioral science or human services; or two years of full-time postsecondary education or 15 semester hours or 23 quarter hours in behavioral sciences or related fields; or three years of personal life experience with mental illness within the previous 10 years; or three years of experience as a primary caregiver to an adult with mental illness, traumatic brain injury, substance use disorder, or developmental disability within the previous 10 years.
• Must earn First Aid and CPR certification upon hire.
• Must complete 245I trainings and supervision as required by statute.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or a related field and proof of a practicum or internship involving direct interaction with adults or children served and focused on behavioral sciences or related fields.
• Completion of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in behavioral science or a related field, and proof of a qualifying practicum or internship involving direct interaction with people served; or 2,000 hours of supervised experience delivering services to people with mental illness; or 2,000 hours of supervised experience delivering services to people with traumatic brain injury or developmental disabilities plus specified training; or fluency in the non-English language of the cultural group to which 50% of the practitioner’s clients belong.
• A high school diploma and 4,000 hours of supervised experience delivering services to people with mental illness, or to people with traumatic brain injury or developmental disabilities plus specified training.
• Current enrollment in an accredited graduate-level behavioral sciences program with formal assignment to the program for clinical training.

Responsibilities

• Document client interactions in the organization’s Electronic Health Record and, where applicable, program-specific documentation and record-keeping systems, communicating clearly and concisely with clients, staff, and other relevant parties.
• Prepare, serve, and clear client and program meals in accordance with schedules and sanitation, nutrition, and safety standards.
• Administer medication in accordance with organizational and program policies and procedures.
• Maintain daily housekeeping and general cleanliness of the client home, program, and workstation according to organizational and program requirements.
• Conduct regular rounds and room checks throughout the facility.
• Support individuals with mental health management by identifying and practicing coping skills and alternative methods.
• Provide person-centered engagement and interventions and support general program oversight and safety.

Benefits

• Accrue up to four weeks of PTO/ESST.
• Company-designated holidays and floating holidays.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with a 3% employer match.
• Multiple health insurance plan choices.
• Multiple dental insurance plan choices.
• Lifestyle benefit with a choice of a company contribution to a health savings account, student loan repayment assistance, or flex time.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
• Free access to People Incorporated’s Training Institute, including free CEUs and learning and education opportunities.
• Eligibility for state and federal loan forgiveness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED