Seasonal- Mental Health Worker I

   This is a seasonal position for a duration of 90 days, with no extension.

The Erich Lindemann Mental Health Center is looking for a motivated Mental Health Worker I for the Lindemann Inn Shelter. The selected candidate will join a diverse and dynamic team to provide direct care and support to shelter guests and to foster a compassionate, safe and therapeutic environment within the shelter. The ideal candidate has experience working with clients with serious, persistent mental illness, substance abuse and/ or who have experienced homelessness. The selected candidate must be flexible and able to work collaboratively with shelter guests and other staff in a challenging environment. The Lindemann Inn is an emergency homeless shelter for clients of the Department of Mental Health consisting of a 60- bed CoEd Unit and a 20-bed Women's Unit and located inside the Erich Lindemann Mental Health Center. The Lindemann Inn is committed to promoting the independence and self-determination of those we serve as a step toward successful transition to permanent housing. 

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive): 

- Assists, instructs and supervises clients in the Lindemann Inn with their ADL skills (i.e. showers, meals, laundry, housekeeping, etc.) 

- Provides, participates and supervises recreational activities for the clients. 

- Meets with clients upon admission to the shelter, explains and answers any questions regarding the shelter rules and expectations. 

- Provides administrative and clerical support to maintain basic shelter operations as needed. 

- Assesses and responds with an appropriate and effective therapeutic intervention to clients in crisis. 

- Maintains a clean, safe and comfortable environment for shelter guests and staff. 

Required Qualifications: 

- Ability to follow written and oral instructions and to gather information through observing and questioning individuals 

- Talent for communicating effectively in oral expression, writing clearly and concisely, and developing ideas in logical sequence. 

- Skilled in interaction with people who are under emotional stress with the ability to maintain a calm manner in stressful or emergency situations. 

- Capacity to work in a team setting and in group situations. 

- Committed to professional growth and development. 

- Ability to lift and carry heavy objects or persons. 

- Maintains up to date CPR certification. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

- Experience working with individuals with serious, persistent mental illness, substance abuse and/or who have experienced homelessness. 

- Driver’s license. 

- Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency. 

This is a seasonal position for a duration of 90 days, with no extension. Seasonal positions do not offer employee benefits with the exception of sick time accruals.

Schedule: Wednesday-Sunday 3rd shift, 11p-7am, days off Wednesday and Thursday. Employees in this position will be required to perform mandatory overtime.

DMH Mission Statement:

The Department of Mental Health assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights and supports mental health training and research.