Part-Time Overnights Mental Health Support Specialist - McAndrews House (Burnsville, MN)

People Incorporated Mental Health Services•Burnsville, MN

26d•$21 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is hiring a part-time Mental Health Support Specialist at McAndrews House, a residential program in Burnsville, Minnesota. The position is scheduled for 16 hours per week, every Saturday and Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., and requires an onsite physical presence. The hiring rate is $20.50 per hour. A $1,000 hiring bonus is offered to external candidates, and a $1-per-hour shift differential applies to work between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. and between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. The specialist provides care and support to clients in a residential program. Using person-centered principles, the specialist engages clients in daily activities, supports their individual goals, helps build independent living skills, and responds to mental health symptoms or other emotional responses with crisis intervention and de-escalation. The role also includes medication administration, documentation, professional communication, and attendance at mandatory team meetings. The job description states that full-time staff participate in an on-call rotation. People Incorporated is a nonprofit mental health provider in Minnesota. The organization describes its environment as tobacco-free and notes that it does not sponsor employment visas or immigration benefits.

Requirements

GED or high school diploma.
In addition to the education requirement, meet at least one of the following: be enrolled in a program pursuing a bachelor’s or Associate of Arts degree in a health or human services field; have one year of experience working with the target population served; have experience as a certified peer specialist under Minnesota Statute section 256B.0615; or meet the requirements for unlicensed personnel under Minnesota Statute sections 144A.43 to 144A.483.
Ability to pass the Federal Human Services Office of Inspector General screening for exclusion from federally funded health care programs.
Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Current driver’s license, good driving record, and valid insurance, if applicable.
Earn First Aid CPR AED training and Medication Administration certifications upon hire and before independently working with clients.

Responsibilities

Document client interactions in the organization’s Electronic Health Record and, when applicable, program-specific documentation or record-keeping systems.
Communicate clearly and concisely with clients, staff, and other applicable parties while meeting organizational, division, and program customer-service and professional standards.
Administer medication in accordance with organization and program policies and procedures.
Engage clients in daily activities using person-centered principles and maintain appropriate relationships that support clients in meeting individual goals.
Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation for clients experiencing mental health symptoms or other emotional responses while prioritizing client and program safety.
Teach or coach independent living skills in alignment with individual goals or treatment plans.
Attend mandatory team meetings.
Maintain an onsite physical presence.

Benefits

Accrue up to 112 hours of Paid Time Off.
Accrue up to 48 hours of Earned Sick and Safe Time in accordance with state and local requirements.
403(b) retirement savings plan with a 3% employer match.
Multiple health and dental insurance plan choices.
Lifestyle Benefit: 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 the People Incorporated Training Institute, including free CEUs and learning and education opportunities.
Eligibility for state and federal loan forgiveness programs.
$1,000 hiring bonus for external candidates.
For full-time employees, up to eight paid holidays per calendar year, including four company-designated holidays and four floating holidays prorated based on hire date.