Human Svcs Technician

Location: Rochester
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Shift: Rotating Shift, 6:45a-5:15p, 11:45a-10:15p, 60 hours per pay period

About the role

Human Services Technician is a direct care role within the state-operated Community Behavioral Health Hospital (CBHH) in Rochester. The CBHH provides short-term, acute inpatient psychiatric services in a 16-bed community-based setting. Natural support structures are incorporated into treatment by serving patients as close as possible to their home communities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate admission and discharge functions.
• Complete the demographic/technical admission procedure for patients entering the CBHH so that an optimum level of health and comfort may be attained.
• Provide optimal physical and mental health care (according to the scope of this position) so that optimal health and outcomes can be achieved and maintained.
• Maintain an acceptable environment of care.
• Participate as a member of the integrated treatment team in the development/implementation of individual patient behavioral treatment plans and by promoting illness management and recovery process.
• Perform delegated treatments and procedures within policy.
• Maintain a hazard-free environment through awareness of safety standards and response to emergency calls so that major crises may be prevented and/or handled appropriately.
• Perform housekeeping tasks so that a healthful and aesthetic environment is maintained.
• Actively participate in and assist with the collection, organization of monitoring and evaluation data as requested so that patient care services are continuously maintained and improved.
• Participate in in-service training and quality improvement activities so that the best possible care is provided to patients.

Requirements

• Ability to read and write English sufficient to understand/follow directions and to maintain records/documentation.
• Human relations skills sufficient to establish rapport with and provide direction to service recipients.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a mental health or behavioral health facility.

Additional Requirements

• Resume must clearly describe experience in the areas listed and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
• Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.
• Employees must provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. TB skin testing is not accepted.

Pay

$21.59 - $28.94 / hourly

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, including mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, legal issues, and daily living/convenience services

Programs, resources, and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.