Human Svcs Technician, Annandale, Minnesota

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Working Title: Human Svcs Technician
Job Class: Human Services Technician
Agency: Human Services Dept

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 01/20/2024
• Closing Date: 05/02/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / DHS Willmar AFSCME
• Division/Unit: Mental Health&SubsAbuseTrtSvcs / CBHH Annandale Nursing
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Rotating Shift, full-time
• Days of Work: varies
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $20.01 - $26.81 / hourly
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 204 - Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME
• Work Area: CBHH Annandale
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: No
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

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Job Summary

Candidates may be eligible for a hiring bonus of up to $2,500!

Community Behavioral Health Hospital (CBHH) in Annandale is now hiring direct care staff to join our team as Human Services Technicians. The CBHH is a small inpatient psychiatric facility for adults experiencing an acute mental health episode. The length of stay is typically less than 60 days, during which treatment focuses on rapid assessment, stabilization, patient education, and discharge planning involving community support resources, with the overall goal of preventing future episodes.

Human Services Technicians play a key role in delivering quality patient care. In this position, you will:

• Facilitate admission and discharge procedures for patients at the CBHH to ensure an optimum level of health and comfort.
• Provide compassionate physical and mental health care to help patients achieve their treatment goals.
• Maintain a clean and therapeutic environment, which may include performing housekeeping tasks.
• Participate as a member of the treatment team to develop and implement treatment plans based on the unique needs of each patient.
• Maintain a hazard-free environment by following safety standards and responding to emergency situations.
• Assist with the collection of monitoring and evaluation data to continuously maintain and improve patient care services.
• Participate in training and quality improvement activities so that the best possible care is provided to patients.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

Application Details

How to Apply

Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .

If you have questions about the position, contact Emily Paulson at emily.a.paulson@state.mn.us

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Kayla Evenson in DHS Human Resources at kayla.evenson@state.mn.us

CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS: Minnesota Statute 43A.111 provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a noncompetitive basis if they: 1) meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%; 2) provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability; and 3) meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting. To be considered under this legislation you must submit all documentation before the closing date to: kayla.evenson@state.mn.us

About Human Services Dept

DHS operates a highly specialized behavioral health care system that serves people with mental illness, substance abuse disorders, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. This includes psychiatric hospitals and other inpatient mental health treatment facilities; inpatient substance abuse treatment facilities; dental clinics, group homes, vocational sites, and sex offender treatment facilities.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency's mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.