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

Community Based Services is seeking a dependable and trustworthy Mental Health Program Assistant to join our team of caring individuals who take pride in the work and care they provide individuals. 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. MSOCS Vocational Programs provide community based services, which includes employment development, employment supports (job coaching) and day support services (community integration). Our employees provide support to individuals receiving services out in their local communities, rather than services being provided on-site, all day. All employees are provided training in job coaching, and individualized trainings based upon the individuals’ needs. MSOCS Vocational Programs are located in the following communities: Willmar, Baxter, Cambridge, Golden Valley, Eden Prairie, Bloomington, Faribault, Mankato/St. Peter, Owatonna, Roseville, Coon Rapids, Cloquet, Duluth and Virginia.

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.

• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures. • Experience working with individuals living with serious and persistent mental illness, substance use disorders, and individuals on civil commitment. • Observe a mental health symptom or change in mental health status in the moment and utilize knowledge, skills and training of the individual, program/plans in place, and immediate safety concerns for all in the area to act quickly to de-escalate the situation in the least intrusive manner possible. • Working knowledge of motivational interviewing, trauma informed supports, person-centered thinking, and positive behavior supports.

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.