Company Information
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Company Name: People Incorporated
Website: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/PEO1006PPL/JobBoard/33c5258a-bc0a-4cb1-b9a2-f03834bcea09/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=434c2ae4-3e82-47f8-a3c0-760b5171c190

Job Information
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Job Title: Mental Health Support Specialist (ASL required) - Deaf Supported Living
Job Type: Part-time
Address:
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Job Description:
People Incorporated serves people with mental illness in the Minneapolis and
Saint Paul metro area. Annually we reach over 12,000 individuals through more
than 60 different programs. Helping people with mental illness requires great
flexibility and creativity. That's why we start with the person
first...developing innovative, effective services that provide the care,
resources, and connections that will help each person in the best way
possible. Join us in our mission to support mental health and wellness in our
community through collaboration and integration of care!

This is a program for Deaf/Deafblind/Hard of Hearing 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.

We are searching for Mental Health Support Specialists. This role is
responsible for creating a supportive environment for our residents while
they work on their individual visions of wellness and independence.
Responsibilities include:

-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 offer coaching on medication management
-Serving meals and completing general housekeeping
-You will be hired for a regular schedule at one of our programs and training
is provided for all medication administration.  In general, employees must be
flexible to attend supervision meetings, staff meetings and ongoing training
opportunities as well as meeting the needs of our 24/7 programs. We are
currently having part-time openings.

Required Qualifications:
-Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL)
-High school diploma
-Valid driver's license, excellent driving record and current auto insurance

Preferred Qualifications:
-Previous experience working with individuals with serious and persistent
mental illness, chemical dependency, developmental disabilities, and/or other
health conditions that impact mental health
-Associate or Bachelor degree in social work, psychology, or human services

People Incorporated offers a suite of comprehensive medical and dental
benefits as well as competitive pay, and four weeks of paid time off.
Beginning November 1, 2018 People Incorporated grounds will be tobacco free
to promote health and wellness for the individuals we serve and for our
employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will
not be discriminated against on the basis of disability, veterans or other
status unrelated to job qualifications.



Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
-Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL)
-High school diploma
-Valid driver's license, excellent driving record and current auto insurance

Preferred Qualifications:
-Previous experience working with individuals with serious and persistent
mental illness, chemical dependency, developmental disabilities, and/or other
health conditions that impact mental health
-Associate or Bachelor degree in social work, psychology, or human services




Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/PEO1006PPL/JobBoard/33c5258a-bc0a-4cb1-b9a2-f03834bcea09/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=434c2ae4-3e82-47f8-a3c0-760b5171c190