COMPANY SUMMARY:

Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center is the community leader in delivering exceptional, responsive and consumer focused behavioral health services. In 1964, we were established by a dedicated group of concerned citizens and government officials of Houston, Wabasha, and Winona counties. In 1965, we opened our first clinic in Winona. Today we provide services in Winona, Houston, Wabasha, Goodhue and Fillmore counties.

At Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center, we know the importance of work life and family life balance. We allow flexibility in staff members' scheduling to meet this need. We pride ourselves on helping our employees grow and develop within the agency by hiring internally within our organization, when possible. For staff members that need Clinical Supervision to pursue licensing, we offer this education training at Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center for free. HVMHC is committed to enhancing diversity within our team. We strive to foster inclusive work and service environments to support team members and clients with various lived experiences and comprehensive and consumer focused behavioral health services.

TITLE: Residential Support Staff

PROGRAM: Residential Services

JOB SUMMARY: Support staff will provide supervision and security within residential services, as assigned.. To assist with support, safety, and stability for adults with serious and persistent mental illnesses. They will monitor the activity in the public areas within the building. Front Desk staff will also be available for emergency supports, assistance or crisis intervention if needed.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist tenants in feeling welcome and safe in the facility

• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the building and grounds.

• Assist clients with medication monitoring.

• Assist clients with independent living skills.

• Provide assistance to clients when they are in a crisis situation.

• Assist client with light housekeeping skills.

• Provide transportation to clients when assigned/or needed.

• Attend weekly staff meetings and scheduled in services

• Attend required clinical supervision meetings as scheduled.

• Complete all documentation and billing work as required.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION: Must be able to walk, sit, stand, crouch, twist, bend, reach overhead, maneuver stairs and stretch in a manner conducive to the execution of daily activities. Must be able to move around the office on a daily basis. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must communicate with others and exchange information. This is primarily a sedentary position (standing and/or sitting). Employee regularly operates a computer and other office equipment on a daily basis. Occasional bending and lifting of office materials up to 30 lbs.

EQUIPMENT USED: Computer, telephone, office equipment.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalency.

• Must possess ability to handle confidential information responsibly.

• Ability to work with serious and persistent mentally ill individuals.

• Have the ability and flexibility to work additional hours as need dictates.

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

• Must possess a vehicle valid driver’s license and a willingness to travel as needed to organization locations throughout SE MN.

Have skills and knowledge acquired through at least one of the following:

• a course of study in a health or human services related field leading to a bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, or associate’s degree;
• one year of experience with the target population served;
• experience as a certified peer specialist according to Minnesota Statutes, section 256B.0615; or
• meet the requirements for unlicensed personnel under Minnesota Statutes, sections 144A.43 to 144A.483.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center is committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment free from harassment, violence and discrimination. Our inclusive work environment represents many different backgrounds, cultures and viewpoints. The core values we live by include: integrity, respect, people focused, community focused, continuous improvement, compassion, partnership and collaboration, empowerment and financial stewardship. All Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center owned facilities are smoke/drug free environments, with some exposure to excessive noise, dust and temperature. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of conditions at client sites.

BENEFITS:

• Paid Leave Time starts accruing at 5.08 hours per pay check.
• Up to 10 days of paid jury duty leave.
• Up to $2,000 Tuition investment and up to $900 continuing education funds available.

• Up to 5 days of paid bereavement leave.
• 9 paid holidays and 2 half day holidays, plus 1 personal paid day per year.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance is available for full-time employees.
• Short term disability, long term disability and life insurance is free for full time employees.
• 403b retirement account with employer contribution of 100 percent match, up to 3.5 percent, at one year. Employees are fully vested at one year.

EEO- We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Completion of and passing the background check is required and a part of the application process, if a job offer is extended to an applicant.