Mental Health Support Specialist
$1,000 Hiring Bonus

We are seeking a Mental Health Support Specialist for our Deaf/Blind/Hard of Hearing programs. Our Deaf/Blind/Hard of Hearing programs provide services to adults with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) or a mental illness diagnosis co-occurring with a chronic medical condition. American Sign Language (ASL) is the primary mode of communication which offers our residents a strong sense of community with other deaf adults and strengthens our support activities in a culturally affirmative environment. We provide an array of individualized services to our residents to help maintain independent living in a community setting.

Hours: Full and Part time - Day, Evening, and Overnight shifts available
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Hiring Range: $15.30 - $17.21

People Incorporated is a provider of behavioral and mental health services in Minnesota with 52 years of community impact. We reach over 12,000 individuals annually through more than 60 programs. Join us in our mission to support mental health and wellness in our community through collaboration and integration of care!

Main Job Duties:
Actively engaging with residents in their daily activities, developing positive relationships that support the client in meeting their goals
Providing intervention and de-escalation for clients experiencing mental health symptoms
Documenting observable behaviors and symptoms
Participating with residents during in-house and community activities
Coaching residents on independent living skills and coping mechanisms
Safely administering medications and offering coaching on medication management
Serving meals and completing general housekeeping
Benefits:

Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance & Life Insurance
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% employer-match
Multiple health and dental insurance plans available
Four weeks of Paid Time Off, Floating Holiday and other recognized company holidays
Access to People Incorporated's Training Institute, offering free CEUs and a wide array of learning and education opportunities
Additional voluntary benefits available
People Incorporated is committed to improving the wellness of our clients, staff, and the communities that we serve by providing a tobacco-free environment.

People Incorporated is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

People Incorporated values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.