Certified Mental Health Peer Specialist - Mpls (Two Rivers)

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Certified Mental Health Peer Specialist - Mpls (Two Rivers)

Quick overview

Establish supportive relationships with residents to serve as a role model and coach in managing health symptoms. Responsibilities include administering medications, facilitating goal-oriented meetings, and collaborating with staff to ensure safety and cleanliness.

Requirements summary

Must be a Certified Mental Health Peer Specialist as defined by the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Previous experience in a residential or healthcare setting is preferred.

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Job description

Certified Mental Health Peer Specialist

Starting Pay

$21.00 per hour

Location: Minneapolis, MN (Two Rivers)

Schedule

20-24 hours a week, flexible days/shifts
Typical shifts are 8:00am-4:00pm, 10:00am-6:00pm, or 12:00pm-8:00am.
Attendance at team meetings on
Wednesdays from 2:00pm-4:00pm is required.

Certified Mental Peer Specialist Responsibilities

Establish supportive and motivational relationships with residents
Serve as a role model and coach residents in managing their health symptoms
Meet with residents individually or in small groups on selected goals
Coach residents to utilize coping strategies and de-escalate crises
Administer medications to residents
Support the cleanliness of common areas
Ensure residents follow safety guidelines
Collaborate with other staff members, consultants, interns, and/or volunteers

Certified Peer Specialist Requirements

Must qualify as a Mental Health Peer Specialist as defined by Minnesota Department of Human Services
Certification as a Mental Health Peer Specialist required (or required upon hire)
Previous experience working in a residential or healthcare setting 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.