Full Time Mental Health Worker-Apartment Based Supportive Services

RTI • Saint Paul, MN

33d • Onsite

About The Position

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 an Apartment Based Supportive Services capacity, provide direct support professional services and independent living skills training to the individuals we serve in an apartment style setting. Our clients include those with a severe mental illness (SMI) health diagnosis and or traumatic brain injury (TBI) disability. This role reports to the Program Manager and has no direct reports.

Requirements

• High school or GED
• Experience working with adults and/or children with mental health illness and/or experience working in fast paced environment and/or in client facing roles
• Must pass the required background check and remain eligible to provide services as defined by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
• Must pass the screening required by Federal Human Services Office of Inspector General to assure that person has not been excluded from working in the Health Care Programs which receive federal funding.
• Must have access to a reliable vehicle and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurance

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, or a related field is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Possess a minimum of one (1) year of experience working with persons diagnosed with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI).

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in independent living skills through 1:1 service.
• Support individuals in mental health management through identifying coping skills, practicing coping skills, and alternative methods.
• Teach and model community integration skills such as: self-managing medications, managing personal finances, appropriate interpersonal interactions, managing the public transportation system, completing the necessary tasks to maintain a home, and accessing community resources.
• Interacts informally with individuals to facilitate socialization and appropriate behavior.
• Participates in scheduled and spontaneous recreational events.
• Teaches healthy living habits and develops the accompanying skills.

Benefits

• Accrue paid time off based on tenure: up to 80–168 hours annually depending on years of service
• Access your earned pay anytime.
• 7 company-paid holidays + 1 floating holiday.
• 401(k) with company matching contribution.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• CEU courses, clinical supervision, and monthly paid trainings relevant to services provided.
• Grow within RTI.

What This Job Offers

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