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Full-Time Mental Health Worker (Float) - Apartment Based Supportive Services at Residential Transitions, Inc. – Minnesota Lake, Minnesota

Residential Transitions, Inc.
Minnesota Lake, Minnesota, 56068, United States
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Full-Time Mental Health Worker(Float)- Apartment Based Supportive Services

Company Overview:

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.

Position Overview:

The primary purpose of the Mental Health Worker is to provide direct support professional services and independent living skills trainings to the individuals of Residential Transitions, Inc (RTI) in the Supportive Apartments Division. The Float Mental Health Worker is responsible for providing support to clients with independent living skills in multiple settings through use of a person-centered approach. The incumbent is collaborative, attentive to detail, has sound judgement, and provides crisis de-escalation response as needed. The Mental Health Worker works with a variety of internal contacts, including program directors, supervisors/ managers, and mental health workers. All activities must support the mission of Residential Transitions, Inc. to assist persons with disabilities in achieving the highest level of independence by providing an opportunity for homes in integrated community settings, along with providing community services which assist individuals in meeting their desired goals.

Role Responsibilities:
  • Provides support to clients living in supportive apartments in 9 various locations within guidelines of each client’s goal plan and Incorporates the goal plan into daily interactions with clients.
  • Teaches 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, accessing community resources, and using and accessing natural supports appropriately.
  • Models and responds to crises, including de-escalation and motivational interviewing techniques to de-escalate a person’s behavior prior to posing an imminent risk of physical harm to self or others.
  • Provides support to program sites with administrative functions that include charting, cleaning, collaborating with other providers.
  • Completes charting and notifies the appropriate parties following medical matters.
  • Interacts informally with clients to facilitate socialization and appropriate behavior, while also maintaining professional boundaries always.
  • Maintains awareness and knowledge of RTI program changes and development
  • Ensures documentation and client files are accurate and updated regularly.
Required Qualification and Experience: 
  • 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
Preferred Qualification and Experience:
  • 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).
Benefits of Working at RTI:
  • Generous PTO: Accrue paid time off based on tenure: up to 80–168 hours annually depending on years of service
  • On-Demand Pay: Access your earned pay anytime.
  • Paid Holidays: 7 company-paid holidays + 1 floating holiday.
  • Retirement: 401(k) with company matching contribution.
  • Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Professional Growth: CEU courses, clinical supervision, and monthly paid trainings relevant to services provided.
  • Career Advancement Opportunities: Grow within RTI.
Compensation: $20 per hour
Type: Full-Time, Float
Shift: Tuesday- Saturday and Sunday-Thursday
Location: Dakota & Ramsey Counties
Physical & Mental Requirements:

Employees in this role must be able to:

  • Walk, stand, sit, bend, climb stairs, use a ladder and perform crisis prevention/intervention techniques
  • Use hands for writing, typing, and data entry
  • Lift up to 40 lbs. and occasionally exert physical effort during duties
  • Maintain vision and hearing necessary for reading charts, operating office equipment, using a computer, and driving a vehicle
Be the difference by making a difference. Advance your career in mental health today and change someone’s life tomorrow with Residential Transitions Inc., an award-winning organization that puts the people they serve and employ first.

RTI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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Minnesota Lake, Minnesota, 56068, United States
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