Qualified Health Home Specialist

Hiring Bonus of $1,000 available to external candidates

We are searching for a Qualified Health Home Specialist to support clients in reaching their individual goals and assist team members in coordinating care. The Behavioral Health Home program utilizes a multi-disciplinary team to deliver person-centered services designed to support a person in coordinating care and services while reaching his or her health and wellness goals. We engage our clients and their families in moving toward stability, recovery and self-sufficiency.

Hours: Monday-Friday business hours- Hybrid role Mostly working remote

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Hiring Range: $17.50 - $18.11

People Incorporated is a provider of behavioral and mental health services in Minnesota with 52 years of community impact. We reach over 12,000 individuals annually through more than 60 programs. Join us in our mission to support mental health and wellness in our community through collaboration and integration of care!

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Excellent driving record, reliable car, and current auto insurance

AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING

• Certification as a Community Health Worker (through Minnesota State Colleges & Universities)
• Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist through the Department of Human Services provided by the Mental Health Consumer/Survivor Network
• Qualify as a Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker
  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent
    • AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
      • have an associate of arts degree;
      • have two years of full-time postsecondary education or a total of 15 semester hours or 23 quarter hours in behavioral sciences or related fields;
      • be a registered nurse;
      • have, within the previous ten years, three years of personal life experience with mental illness;
      • have, within the previous ten years, three years of life experience as a primary caregiver to an adult with a mental illness, traumatic brain injury, substance use disorder, or developmental disability; or
      • have, within the previous ten years, 2,000 hours of work experience providing health and human services to individuals.

• Associates Degree in behavioral science
• Two years of full-time work experience with people with serious mental illness

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with people who have serious mental illness, chemical dependency, seizures, epilepsy, and/or other barriers to service

Main Job Duties:

• Develop and maintain a collaborative relationships with clients, serving as a role model by demonstrating positive, proactive and respectful communications
• Coaching clients and their supporters toward increased independence and self-reliance, improved health management and healthy lifestyle changes
• Connecting clients with services and supporting them in accessing those services
• Documenting accurate and timely case notes for all client contacts
• Accompanying clients to appointments as appropriate to the person's needs and circumstances
• Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary mental health team
• Promoting recovery, stability and self-sufficiency

Benefits:

• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance & Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% employer-match
• Multiple health and dental insurance plans available
• Four weeks of Paid Time Off, Floating Holiday and other recognized company holidays
• Lifestyle Benefit – choice between company contribution to health savings account, student loan repayment assistance, or flex time
• Access to People Incorporated's Training Institute, offering free CEUs and a wide array of learning and education opportunities
• Additional voluntary benefits available

As an essential healthcare provider, People Incorporated follows all local, state, and federal guidelines regarding COVID-19 precautions.

People is committed to improving the wellness of our clients, staff, and the communizes that we serve by providing a tobacco-free environment.

People Incorporated is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

People Incorporated values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.