Full-Time DSP Mental Health Worker - Inver Grove Heights| $500 Hiring Bonus

Full-Time Mental Health Worker – Community Residential Setting Jumpstart Your Career with a $500 Hiring Bonus We’re excited to offer a $500 hiring bonus for this full-time Mental Health Worker position, paid out during your first 6 months with RTI: $250 after 3 months and $250 after 6 months of employment. Join our team and make a difference! Company Overview At Residential Transitions, Inc. (RTI), our mission is to help people improve their quality of life by empowering them with knowledge, resources, and skills while always treating them with dignity and respect. We proudly serve individuals across Minnesota who are living with mental illness, substance use challenges, and other disabilities. Our services support people living independently in the community, in their own homes, as well as in our residential settings. Through compassionate care and a person-centered approach, we aim to make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve. Position Overview Mental Health Workers, operating in a Direct Support Professional (DSP) capacity, provide direct support services and independent living skills training to individuals we serve in our 24-hour residential programs. These programs support individuals in a home setting managed by RTI. Our clients include individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) diagnoses and/or traumatic brain injuries (TBI). This role reports to the Program Manager and has no direct reports. Role Responsibilities Support individuals in developing independent living skills through one-on-one services. Support individuals with mental health management by identifying and practicing coping skills and alternative strategies. Teach and model community integration skills, including self-managing medications, managing personal finances, appropriate interpersonal interactions, navigating public transportation, completing tasks necessary to maintain a home, and accessing community resources. Interact informally with individuals to facilitate socialization and appropriate behavior. Participate in scheduled and spontaneous recreational activities. Teach healthy living habits and assist individuals in developing the skills to maintain them. Required Qualifications And Experience The Mental Health Worker shall be qualified under Minnesota law as follows: High School Diploma or GED and relevant experience OR a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Ability to pass a Department of Human Services background check. Ability to pass the BCA Criminal Background Check and Sexual Exploitation of Patients by Psychotherapists screening required by DHS. Ability to pass screening required by the federal Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General. Ability to organize and work independently. Willingness to travel within the Metro Area, with applicable mileage reimbursement, and possession of a current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and personal vehicle with insurance; must be able to transport clients in that vehicle. Possess a person-centered approach consistent with the philosophy of the individual program and RTI. Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse populations. Perform other duties as needed as the company and role expand or evolve. Preferred Qualifications And Experience Bachelor’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences fields OR 2,000 hours of supervised experience providing clinical services in mental health or children’s emotional care. Benefits of Working at RTI Generous PTO: Accrue paid time off based on tenure, ranging from 80–168 hours annually depending on years of service. On-Demand Pay: Access your earned pay anytime. Paid Holidays: 7 company-paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday. Retirement: 401(k) with company matching contribution. Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Professional Growth: CEU courses, clinical supervision, and monthly paid trainings relevant to services provided. Career Advancement Opportunities: Grow your career within RTI. Physical & Mental Requirements Employees in this role must be able to: Walk, stand, sit, bend, climb stairs, use a ladder, and perform crisis prevention/intervention techniques. Use hands for writing, typing, data entry, and medication dispensing. Lift up to 40 lbs. and occasionally exert physical effort while performing job duties. Maintain vision and hearing necessary for reading charts, operating office equipment, using a computer, and driving a vehicle. Position Details Compensation: $20.00 per hour Job Type: Full-time Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN Hiring Bonus: $500 ($250 after 3 months and $250 after 6 months of employment) Be the difference by making a difference. Advance your career in mental health today and change someone’s life tomorrow with Residential Transitions, Inc., an award-winning organization that puts the people it serves and employs first. RTI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 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