• Employment Condition: Part Time; .75FTE; 30 hours per week/60 hours per pay period • Shift: Rotating • Insurance Eligibility: Anticipated Full Employer Contribution

As a Mental Health Program Assistant you will play an important role in assisting the individual in achieving their goals. This includes understanding individual needs, supporting program plans and helping the individual reach their maximum potential. Responsibilities include: • Participating in the development, refinement and implementation of individualized program plans that will help individuals safely achieve their goals. • Assisting individuals in becoming valued community members by balancing individual goals, supporting good choices and facilitating relationships with support networks and community organizations. • Promoting skill development and independence with the individual to maintain optimal mental health, physical health and wellness. • Assisting individuals with household management tasks to ensure the home is meeting licensure requirements, household needs and safety. • Medication administration, assistance and management. • Contributing to the safety and security of the home, individuals served and co-workers. South Stevens located in Richfield, MN. The program currently supports two individuals 40yrs-43yrs of age. Currently, all residents being served at the program identify as male. South Stevens program has experience serving people who have mental health diagnoses that include thought disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, brain injuries and various chronic medical conditions. *Site description narratives are subject to change at any time as individuals residing in the home or program or their level of care required may change .

To qualify, applicants must possess all of the following: • Must have a valid Driver’s License Knowledge of: • Behavior modification theory/techniques sufficient to implement behavior management components of treatment plans. • Mental illness sufficient to design and implement individual treatment plans, identify and de-escalate aggressive/ violent/ inappropriate behavior. • Therapeutic intervention techniques sufficient to de-escalate aggressive or violent behavior. • Laws, rules, regulations and policies governing treatment of mental illness and vulnerable adults sufficient to protect the rights of clients/residents. Ability to: • Perform basic health care procedures, such as taking vital signs and administering medications. • Observe, interpret and document client behaviors sufficient to provide information needed for evaluation and treatment planning. • Read, write and speak English sufficient to interpret, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for clients living with mental illness. • Interact with clients sufficient to assist in delivery of support needs including transportation, engaged recreation and development of daily life skills. • Provide ongoing work direction and training to other staff. EASE Level 2

One year of work experience related to minimum qualifications listed above. Experience working with MI/D population

Available upon request from the local Human Resources Office.

PLEASE NOTE: Any time an employee bids, voluntarily transfers, or voluntarily demotes to fill a vacancy in an existing SOCS, any previously approved vacation may be rescinded if any employee already working in the SOCS has approved leave for any of the days.