Resident Support Specialist II - Rising Cedar Apts. (Mpls) bei Touchstone Mental Health

Resident Support Specialist II

Salary: $20.00 per hour

Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday; 8:00am to 4:00pm

Resident Support Specialist II Responsibilities: 

• Develop supportive and motivational relationships with residents ensuring an atmosphere of safety, security and responsible care for residents while maintaining professional and ethical boundaries
• Assist residents in maintaining clean and orderly apartments by collaborating on housekeeping tasks
• Assist residents in preparing nutritious meals including meal planning, grocery shopping, preparing meals, supporting around food storage, etc.
• Facilitate regular individual or group activities related to independent living skills and community engagement
• Utilize de-escalation techniques to support residents in crisis and provide follow-up. 
• Coordinate support for residents with Community Integration Coordinators, Resident Support Specialist I, community partners, and others on an ongoing basis. 
• Participate in team meetings on a weekly basis and agency trainings on an ongoing basis.  

Resident Support Specialist II Requirements: 

• Valid Driver's License required
• Experience supporting adults with mental illness strongly preferred 
• Experience supporting adults with substance use disorders or co-occurring disorders preferred
• Experience supporting adults who have experienced long-term homelessness preferred
• Classes in psychology, counseling, or social work helpful
• Experience providing Independent Living Skills strongly preferred

Touchstone Mental Health Mission and Values:

Touchstone Mental Health provides innovative, person-centered services that foster hope, health and wellbeing.

• Dignity and respect are cornerstones of all our interactions.
• Diversity, equity and inclusion create a welcoming culture that reflects compassion and embraces differences.
• Innovation, excellence and collaboration in our work helps us set the standard for mental health services and assures safe and affordable housing for the people we serve.
• Person-centered approaches ensure that all people have the right to make informed choices about their lives.
  
  
  

Touchstone Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve and live in. People of color and LGBTQ-Identified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.