Direct Support Mental Health Worker

New Year, New You? Tired of working for a large multi-state conglomerate that feels as though it is just there to turn out a profit? Consider joining RTI today as an Direct Support Mental Health Worker. Localized to just Dakota, Hennepin, and Ramsey Counties, RTI has a decade of experience and effort focused on people and outcomes, serving those in the area with severe mental illness and traumatic brain injuries; helping them live more fulfilled and independent lives.

What Does a DSP Mental Health Worker Do?

Mental Health Workers engaged as a Direct Support Professional/Person (DSP) provide Direct Support professional services and independent living skills training to the individuals we serve in our 24-hour residential programs. These programs serve the needs of individuals in a home setting that is managed by RTI. The our clients include those with a severe mental illness (SMI) health diagnosis and or traumatic brain injury (TBI) disability.

What Can I Expect Working for RTI in this Role?

A well-rounded benefits and compensation package, including:

• $18-20 per hour, Full-Time and Part-Time options
• Locations in South Saint Paul, Inver Grove Heights, Minnetonka, and Bloomington
• Day Shift from 7:00a-3:30p, Evenings 3:00p-11:30p, and Overnights 11:00p-7:30a
• Up to 3.2 Weeks of PTO
• 7 Company Paid Holidays + 1 Employee Pick Floating Paid Holiday
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with match
• CEU Courses and Clinical Supervision
• Monthly Paid Training

You will report to the program manager and have no direct reports. Above your Program Manager is a Director, and then the CEO. You can expect your day-to-day responsibilities to include:

• 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.
• Work with a range of severe mental illness (SMI) diagnosis, including Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Schizophrenia, PTSD, and others

Who is eligible to apply?

We encourage those with prior experience working with clients like ours to apply. Specific requirements include the following:

• 1 year work experience working with those with a severe mental illness and or traumatic brain injury.
• 18 years of age or older with a completed High School Diploma or it’s equivalent.
• Ability to pass a Department of Human Services background check.
• Ability to pass the BCA Criminal Background Check and the Sexual Exploitation of Patients by Psychotherapist screen required by DHS.
• Ability to pass screening required by Federal Human Services office of the Inspector General
• Ability to organize and work independently.
• Willingness to travel within the Metro Area, for applicable mileage reimbursements, with a current driver’s license, clean record, and personal vehicle with insurance; and able to transport clients in that vehicle.
• Possess a person-centered approach, consistent with the Philosophical approach of the individual program and RTI.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse populations.
• Other, as needed, as company and role grows or evolves.

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Adults

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Overnight shift

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked at RTI before?
• The Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC) requires all private employers with 100 or more employees as well as federal contractors and first-tier subcontractors with 50 or more employees AND contracts of at least $50,000.00 to invite applicants to self-identify gender and race and complete an EEO-1 report each year. Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. These answers will be used for EEO-1 reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other personnel records only accessed by the Human Resources Department.

PLEASE CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Race/Ethnicity

• Hispanic or Latino
• White
• Black or African American
• Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
• Asian
• Native American, or Alaska Native
• Two or more races
• I do not wish to disclose.
• The Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC) requires all private employers with 100 or more employees as well as federal contractors and first-tier subcontractors with 50 or more employees AND contracts of at least $50,000.00 to invite applicants to self-identify gender and race and complete an EEO-1 report each year. Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. These answers will be used for EEO-1 reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other personnel records only accessed by the Human Resources Department.

PLEASE CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Gender

• Male
• Female
• Other
• I do not wish to disclose.

Experience:

• Direct support: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person