Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! DIETARY- INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS COACH Job Locations US-MN-SAINT PAUL | US-MN-ELK RIVER ID 2024-157844 Line of Business SpringPath Mental Health Services Position Type Full-Time Our Company

SpringPath Mental Health Services

Overview

The ILS/MHW Cook works as part of an Intensive Residential Treatment Services team that provides care, treatment and rehabilitation for persons served who are experiencing significant mental health/psychiatric symptoms; who are demonstrating significant functional impairments; and who may have co-occurring disorders.  Primary duties will focus on food preparation and kitchen management, as well as supporting skill development in these areas.  

Responsibilities Helps promote physical, social, and psychological well-being to individuals served Interacts frequently and positively with individuals servedSupports staff to promote the rights of the individuals served to achieve an enhanced quality of lifeFollows agency procedures to promote optimum health care, safety practice and behavioral supports to maintain the well-being of person(s) servedOversees meal preparation and grocery shopping, follows Board and Lodge licensing requirements for food safetyResponsible for keeping kitchen workspace clean and orderlyTransports clientsManages food/cleaning budgetProvides group and individual services for clients: tailored to dietary need and skill development related to cooking, cleaning, menu planning, nutrition, budgetingTeaches clients independent living skills in accordance with their treatment planPerforms administrative duties (scanning, faxing, organizing)Provides the necessary financial management for the day-to-day operations of the program using established practices and proceduresEnsures compliance with training licensing regulations and company policies and proceduresMaintains clean and safe work environmentManages the day-to-day therapeutic environment including the prevention of crisis at the lowest level of escalationDevelops and participates in community and in-house recreational and leisure activities Completes all documentation as required to ensure quality servicesOther duties as assigned

 

Qualifications GED or High School Diploma with 2,000 supervised hours in the delivery of services to adults with serious mental illnessBachelor's degree preferred in one of the behavioral sciences or related fieldsFood safety training and competency in kitchen management

 

About our Line of Business SpringPath Mental Health Services is a leading agency in providing recovery-oriented and psychiatric rehabilitation services. Our agencies provide care and treatment for clients who are experiencing significant mental health/psychiatric symptoms, who are demonstrating significant functional impairments, and who may have co-occurring chemical dependency. Founded on the core principles and values of hope, partnership, choice and self-direction, our program and services help individuals develop the skills and access the resources needed to increase their capacity to be successful and satisfied in the living, learning, working and social environment of their choice. Services provided include Intensive Residential Treatment Service (IRTS), Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), with a focus on the evidence-based practices of Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Supported Employment and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. The cornerstone of our work is the relationship with the person served during the recovery process. For more information, please visit springpathmentalhealth.com. Follow us on Facebook.