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Now offering a $2,000 sign-on bonus!
Pay range : $23 - $25 per hour plus shift differential and generous benefits
Position Summary
The purpose of the Mental Health Worker position is to provide staff coverage at the Tasks Unlimited Training Center (IRTS facility), as needed. This position generally follows guidance and makes daily tactical decisions regarding the functioning of a worksite or program. The person in the Mental Health Worker position has a high frequency of contact with external persons and / or entities. Some of these contacts may include worksite personnel, law enforcement officials, probation officers, social workers, and hospital / clinic personnel. This position generally works evenings, overnights, weekends, and Federal holidays.
Essential Job Functions
Mental Health Worker
Provides mental health rehab interventions and training to clients (60%)
- Provide mental health services to clients
- Assist with basic living skills
- Ensure client safety
- Provide relief coverage at the IRTS facility as needed to cover IRTS Coordinator and Night Resident Counselor position when those staff are on vacation or sick
- Provide coverage at the IRTS facility on weekend and overnight shifts, as scheduled
- Montior client self-administration of medications
- Complete client case notes detailing observations and interventions
Monitor client activities at the IRTS facility (20%)
Other related duties (20%)
Facilitate recreation and leisure activities that enhance clients’ social skills, knowledge of community resources, activity level, and enjoyment of leisure timeAttend and participates in team meetingsAttend required in-service trainingsPerform clerical support functions, as directedAssist in upkeep of physical plant as directed; inform Treatment Director of needed repairs to house and equipmentServe as van driverActual percentages may vary slightly depending on jobsite location and assigned coverage
Physical Requirements of Position
Standing About half the time
Walking Frequently
Sitting Occasionally
Talking or listening Frequently
Stoop, kneel, bend Occasionally
Reach with hands / arms Occasionally
Typing / data entry Frequently
Maximum weight to be lifted : 25 pounds
Equipment Used Tasks Unlimited van or personal vehicle, telephone, computer, copier, printer, fax machine, janitorial equipment, Tasks Unlimited internal client database, and Microsoft Office programs
Direct Reports
None
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Required
Must meet Department of Human Services criteria for Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker defined by Minnesota Statutes 256B.0623 and Minnesota Statutes 245.462Valid driver’s license and insured vehicleSmart phone with the ability to interact via specific programs and appsPreferred
Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, public health or other human services related field, combined with at least one year of experience working with adults who have been diagnosed with a serious and persistent mental illnessFamiliarity with vocational rehabilitation and / or janitorial workFluent in a non-English language or competent in the culture of an ethnic group to which 20 percent or more of the agency’s recipients belongKnowledge Areas
Psychology – Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research messages; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disordersTherapy and counseling – Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidanceSociology and anthropology – Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and originsCustomer service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfactionSafety and security – Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures and strategies to promote effective operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutionsSkills
Active listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand points being made, asking appropriate questions, not interrupting inappropriatelySpeaking – Talking to others to convey information effectivelyDe-escalation – The skill to identify potentially dangerous or threatening situation and tactical ability to prevent someone from causing harm to themselves or othersSocial perceptiveness – Being aware of other’s reactions and understanding why they react as they doMonitoring – Monitoring / assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective actionService orientation – Actively looking for ways to help peopleWriting – Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate to the needs of the audienceAbilities
Deductive reasoning – The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make senseProblem sensitivity – The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not include solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problemAssisting and caring for others – Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers or patientsEstablishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships – Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over timeCommunicating with supervisors, peers, or subordinates – Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in personFlexibility – Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed for coverage including overnights and weekendsProfessionalism – Maintaining appropriate professional boundariesWe're proud to believe that your gender, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability should have nothing to do with our hiring practices. We'll never discriminate against anyone's background or creed. If you're good at what you do, we want you to do it at Tasks Unlimited.
Tasks has always been, and always will be, committed to diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and we do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Tasks will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. We are a drug-free workplace. Tasks participates in the E-Verify program for all applicants.
Salary : $23 - $25
