Housing Support Assistant (20 hrs)
Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center, Winona, MN, United States
JOB SUMMARY
Support assistant will provide supervision and security within housing services, as assigned. To assist with support, safety, and stability for adults living with serious and persistent mental illnesses. They will monitor the activity in the public areas within the building. Support assistant will also be available for emergency support, assistance, or crisis intervention if needed.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assist clients in feeling welcome and safe in the facility
Assist in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the building and grounds
Assist clients with medication assistance
Assist clients with independent living skills
Aid clients when they are in a crisis situation
Assist clients with light housekeeping skills
Provide transportation to clients when assigned or needed
Attend weekly staff meetings, trainings, 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 or Program Manager.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION
Must be able to move in a manner conducive to the execution of daily activities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must communicate with others and exchange information. The employee regularly operates equipment such as a computer, telephone, and office equipment. Occasional bending and lifting of office materials may be required.
EQUIPMENT USED
Computer, telephone, office equipment.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
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.
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 meets the requirements for unlicensed personnel under Minnesota Statutes, sections 144A.43 to 144A.483.
Must possess a vehicle and valid driver’s license and a willingness to travel as needed to organization locations throughout SE MN.
Must hold a current certificate in CPR/AED/First Aid or be willing to obtain.
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 diverse 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 various temperatures. The employee is occasionally exposed to various conditions at client sites.
SUPERVISED BY
Program Manager
SUPERVISES
None
POSITION DESIGNATION
Non-exempt, Full-time, or Part-Time
EEO STATEMENT
Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Support assistant will provide supervision and security within housing services, as assigned. To assist with support, safety, and stability for adults living with serious and persistent mental illnesses. They will monitor the activity in the public areas within the building. Support assistant will also be available for emergency support, assistance, or crisis intervention if needed.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assist clients in feeling welcome and safe in the facility
Assist in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the building and grounds
Assist clients with medication assistance
Assist clients with independent living skills
Aid clients when they are in a crisis situation
Assist clients with light housekeeping skills
Provide transportation to clients when assigned or needed
Attend weekly staff meetings, trainings, 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 or Program Manager.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION
Must be able to move in a manner conducive to the execution of daily activities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must communicate with others and exchange information. The employee regularly operates equipment such as a computer, telephone, and office equipment. Occasional bending and lifting of office materials may be required.
EQUIPMENT USED
Computer, telephone, office equipment.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
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.
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 meets the requirements for unlicensed personnel under Minnesota Statutes, sections 144A.43 to 144A.483.
Must possess a vehicle and valid driver’s license and a willingness to travel as needed to organization locations throughout SE MN.
Must hold a current certificate in CPR/AED/First Aid or be willing to obtain.
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 diverse 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 various temperatures. The employee is occasionally exposed to various conditions at client sites.
SUPERVISED BY
Program Manager
SUPERVISES
None
POSITION DESIGNATION
Non-exempt, Full-time, or Part-Time
EEO STATEMENT
Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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