Independent Living Skills Coach - Part Time Weekend Mornings (Minneapolis)

People Incorporated Mental Health Services • Eagan, MN

2d • $22 - $24

About The Position

This entry-level position provides a supportive environment for clients. The coach provides person-centered engagement and interventions, administers medication, and provides general program oversight and safety. The schedule is part-time, Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The pay range is $22.00–$23.76 per hour, depending on qualifications. The role is non-exempt. People Incorporated Mental Health Services is a nonprofit mental health provider and community partner that has served Minnesota for over 50 years.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following experience or education criteria: 2,000 hours of health and human services work experience with individuals within the previous 10 years, plus a GED or high school diploma; an Associate of Arts degree or two years of full-time postsecondary education in behavioral science or human services; two years of full-time postsecondary education or a total of 15 semester hours or 23 quarter hours in behavioral sciences or related fields; 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.
• Earn First Aid and CPR certification upon hire.
• 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, plus one of the following: proof of a qualifying practicum or internship; 2,000 hours of supervised service delivery experience with people with mental illness; 2,000 hours of supervised service delivery experience with people with traumatic brain injury or developmental disabilities plus specified training; fluency in the non-English language of the cultural group to which 50% of the practitioner’s clients belong; or a high school diploma and 4,000 hours of supervised service delivery experience with people with mental illness or with people with traumatic brain injury or developmental disabilities plus specified training.
• Currently enrolled in a graduate-level behavioral sciences program at an accredited college or university and formally assigned to the program for clinical training.

Responsibilities

• Document client interactions in the organization’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) and, when applicable, program-specific documentation or record-keeping systems; communicate clearly and concisely with clients, staff, and other relevant parties.
• Prepare, serve, and clear client or program meals according to the program schedule and sanitation, nutrition, and safety standards.
• Administer medications 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 (room checks) throughout the facility.
• Support individuals in managing mental health by identifying and practicing coping skills and alternative methods.
• Provide general program oversight and promote safety.
• Provide person-centered engagement and interventions.

Benefits

• Accrue up to four weeks of PTO/ESST, plus company-designated holidays and floating holidays.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with a 3% employer match.
• Multiple health and dental insurance plan choices.
• Lifestyle benefit: choice between 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED