In-Home Mental Health Professional
Location: Minneapolls and St Paul locations
Schedules Available: 2PM-10PM, M-F
Department: Integrated Community Supports
Pay: $20 per hour, first week training pay of $15 per hour
Description:
Integrated Community Supports (ICS) is a residential, in-home training/support program for adults living with mental, physical and/or developmental disabilities, who are on a Medicaid paid waiver. Independent Living Placement (ILP) currently has five ICS programs in St. Paul, and one in Minneapolis. The role of the ICS Professional is to provide support and/or training for residents living in the program. Some individuals may have substance use disorders and criminal backgrounds. Primarily, the ICS professional will be meeting one-on-one with the residents in the program, within that client’s own apartment. There will be times when the ICS professional will take clients out into the community. The ICS professional will follow the support plan for each client and actively engage clients on their goals. When not meeting with clients, the ICS professional will be working in the ILP office which is located inside the building
In this position, you will:
Coordinate care by communicating biweekly with outside providers, including case managers, family members, and other support team members.
- Review Community Supports and Services Plans (CSSPs) and intake paperwork and utilize these documents as a guides on how to work with each client
- Collaborate with clients support team members on ways to assist and care for each client
- Determine which goals your client would like to accomplish and develop a plan on how to assist them in achieving these goals
- Drive clients to community outings, stores, and appointments
- Provide supervision and training to clients on how to complete routine household care and maintenance
- Assist clients in researching and accessing community resources
- Asses clients risks and assist them in ways to mitigate these risks
- Skill build with clients which could include, but not limited to: teaching clients to cook, meal plan, budget, complete paperwork and manage their appointments
- Implement strategies with clients on ways to manage their behaviors
- When not working one-on-one with clients, complete case notes/daily logs on interactions with clients
- Be available via phone/in-person during your shift for any client emergencies
Expectations: You will meet weekly/bi-weekly with your supervisor to discuss your schedule and consult about client issues. You will be evaluated on an annual basis. Evaluations will be completed by your direct supervisor.
- You will complete Relias and other ICS trainings within your first two weeks of employment. After that, Relias trainings will need to be completed on an annual basis. Training pay is $15 per hour.
- Any time off will need to be discussed with your Supervisor so that tasks can be divided and covered during your absence.
- Communication is key! If you are struggling with keeping up with tasks or the position it is important to communicate that with your Supervisor. We are here to support you and help you develop in the role.
Required Qualifications:
- Proof of Valid Drivers license, car insurance and reliable vehicle (you will use your personal vehicle to transport clients)
- Must pass criminal background check administered by the Department of Human Services (DHS)
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination(s) or sign exemption
- Can work well with a diverse population, including people with low-income, who struggle with substance abuse, criminal backgrounds, and people with developmental, mental and physical disabilities
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Some knowledge of Microsoft office, including Word and Excel
- Ability to work well as a team
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of public programs, medical assistance and Medicaid waivers
- Experience in researching and accessing different community resources
- Conversational in more than one language.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person