Part-Time DSP Mental Health Worker Minnetonka

Minnetonka, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 03-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Part-Time Mental Health Worker (Minnetonka) - Community Residential Setting

Company Overview:

AtResidential Transitions Inc. (RTI) our mission is to help people improve their quality of life by empowering them with knowledge resources and skillswhile 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:
Mental Health Workers operating in a Direct Support (DSP) capacity 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. 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.

Role 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.

Required Qualification and Experience:

The Mental Health Worker shall be qualified under Minnesota law as follows:

High School Diploma or GED and relevant experienceORBachelors degree in related field.
Minimum of 2 years of experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Ability to pass a Department of Human Services background check.
Willingness to travel within the Metro Area for applicable mileage reimbursements with a current drivers 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 expand or evolves.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in one of the behavioral sciences fieldsOR2000 hours of supervised experience providing clinical services in mental health or childrens emotional care.

Benefits of Working at RTI:

Generous PTO accrual: 48 hours per year
401(k) with company matching contribution
CEU Courses and Clinical Supervision
Monthly Paid Trainings relevant to services provided.
Advancement opportunities around 80% of our current managers started their career at RTI!

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 data entry and medication dispensing
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

Compensation:$18 per hour
Type:Part-Time
Shifts:Tues Thurs Fri 10 AM - 6:30 PM OR Sun Mon Wed Thurs 3:30 PM - 12 AM
Location:Minnetonka MN
Orientation:Attendance isrequiredfor three full days (MondayWednesday) at our corporate facility in Mendota Heights from 9 AM to 4 PM. Accommodations may be available upon request and approval.

Be the difference by making a difference. Advance your career in mental health today and change someones 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.

Part-Time Mental Health Worker (Minnetonka) - Community Residential SettingCompany Overview:AtResidential Transitions Inc. (RTI) our mission is to help people improve their quality of life by empowering them with knowledge resources and skillswhile always treating them with dignity and respect. We p...