Dungarvin
InCommunity Supports Mental Health Specialist II
Dungarvin, Lakeville, Minnesota, United States, 55044
Job Description
We are seeking compassionate Mental Health Specialists to work with individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities and/or mental health diagnosis. The people we support may have behavioral, or medical complexities and reside in an apartment-style setting.
**This is not a residential group home role
**
What You Get to Do: **
Provide hands-on and/or verbal assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
Ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals we serve.
Assist with daily living tasks such as moving around, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, personal hygiene and more.
Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation.
Build relationships with persons served and teammates.
Attend community occasions and fun activities like outdoor walks, games, and social events.
Work on tailored outcomes for individuals and work with behavioral guidance plans as needed per person served.
Transport persons served to appointments or other activities outside the home.
Empower people with disabilities to live life to the fullest.
Document progress, milestones, and action steps.
Qualifications: Qualifications
18 years or older to work in residential adult programs and must be at least 21 years or older to work in child foster care homes.
Minimum of three years’ experience working with persons with challenging physical and/or verbal aggressions and/or property destruction and/ or self-injurious behaviors.
Prefer experience working with persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Experience working with Mental Health/Illness is preferred.
Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record as determined by Dungarvin policy. (Proof of valid DL is required).
Current auto liability insurance.
Computer skills for documentation.
Ability to perform personal cares.
Additional Information
Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
Supplemental Insurance
Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
Pet Insurance
Life Insurance
401 K plan
Paid Time Off accrual - employees who work 40 hours in a 2-week period.
PTO Donation
Growth and Development Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Scheduled pay increases
Employee Assistance Program
Mileage reimbursement
Job mobility options within Dungarvin 15 states of services
Dedicated training department with paid training
Hours Worked:
May be full or part-time; with a mixture of weekday and weekend hours.
All persons in this position should be prepared to work weekends and holidays.
At Dungarvin, diversity and inclusion are a part of what makes our organization strong. Together, we can continue to work towards an inclusive culture that supports our employees and persons served. Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Veterans encouraged to apply.
7/22
We are seeking compassionate Mental Health Specialists to work with individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities and/or mental health diagnosis. The people we support may have behavioral, or medical complexities and reside in an apartment-style setting.
**This is not a residential group home role
**
What You Get to Do: **
Provide hands-on and/or verbal assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
Ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals we serve.
Assist with daily living tasks such as moving around, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, personal hygiene and more.
Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation.
Build relationships with persons served and teammates.
Attend community occasions and fun activities like outdoor walks, games, and social events.
Work on tailored outcomes for individuals and work with behavioral guidance plans as needed per person served.
Transport persons served to appointments or other activities outside the home.
Empower people with disabilities to live life to the fullest.
Document progress, milestones, and action steps.
Qualifications: Qualifications
18 years or older to work in residential adult programs and must be at least 21 years or older to work in child foster care homes.
Minimum of three years’ experience working with persons with challenging physical and/or verbal aggressions and/or property destruction and/ or self-injurious behaviors.
Prefer experience working with persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Experience working with Mental Health/Illness is preferred.
Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record as determined by Dungarvin policy. (Proof of valid DL is required).
Current auto liability insurance.
Computer skills for documentation.
Ability to perform personal cares.
Additional Information
Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
Supplemental Insurance
Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
Pet Insurance
Life Insurance
401 K plan
Paid Time Off accrual - employees who work 40 hours in a 2-week period.
PTO Donation
Growth and Development Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Scheduled pay increases
Employee Assistance Program
Mileage reimbursement
Job mobility options within Dungarvin 15 states of services
Dedicated training department with paid training
Hours Worked:
May be full or part-time; with a mixture of weekday and weekend hours.
All persons in this position should be prepared to work weekends and holidays.
At Dungarvin, diversity and inclusion are a part of what makes our organization strong. Together, we can continue to work towards an inclusive culture that supports our employees and persons served. Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Veterans encouraged to apply.
7/22