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Independent Living Skills Coach Apprentice / Intern
Company : Adoration Home Health & Hospice
Location : Minneapolis, MN, 55422
Job Type : Intern
Date Posted : 7 January 2026
Our Company
SpringPath Mental Health Services
Overview
The Independent Living Skills Coach/Mental Health Worker 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
Responsibilities
- Provides assistance to person(s) served in order to promote their physical, social, and psychological well-being
- Interacts frequently and positively with person(s) served and support staff to promote the rights of the person(s) served to achieve an enhanced quality of life
- Assists Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioners with requested needs
- Follows agency procedures to promote optimum health care, safety practice and behavioral supports to maintain the well-being of person(s) served
- Administrative duties (scanning, faxing, organizing)
- Oversees meal preparation and grocery shopping
- Cleaning
- Transports Clients
- Manages food/cleaning budget
- Provides group and individual services for clients
- Teaches clients independent living skills
- Develops and maintain a cooperative working relationship with various teams
- Provides the necessary financial management for the day-to-day operations of the program using established practices and procedures
- Ensures compliance with training licensing regulations and company policies and procedures
- Medication Administration and monitoring
- Maintains clean and safe work environment
- Manages the day-to-day therapeutic environment including the prevention of crisis at the lowest level of escalation
- Develops and participates in community and in-house recreational and leisure activities
- Completes all documentation as required to ensure quality services
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- GED or High School Diploma with 2,000 supervised hours in the delivery of services to adults with serious mental illness
- Bachelor's degree preferred in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university
About our Line of Business
SpringPath Mental Health Services, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, assists individuals with emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric disorders which result in functional impairments in traditional day-to-day life activities. Our services focus on developing social skills, developing coping skills, being an active participant in the local community, offering community choice, and psychoeducation. We help individuals develop skills and access resources needed to live more positive, active and social lives. For more information, please visit www.springpathmentalhealth.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.Additional Job Information
Qualifications
To be considered for the apprenticeship, you must:
- Be 18 years or older
- Be a current student at Metro State University
- Complete a Minnesota DHS background check (NETStudy 2.0)
- Commit to 6-month placement
- Have an active/valid driver’s license
You must also meet at least one of the following criteria: (MN DHS MHRW Qualifications)
- Completed 15 semesters or 23 quarter credits in a behavioral science or related field
- 3+ years of personal experience living with a mental illness or 3+ years of caregiving experience for someone with mental illness, TBI, substance use disorder, developmental disability, or 2,000 hours of paid work in health and human services (within the past 10 years)
Salary Range
USD $21.00 / Hour
Elk River, MN
Frequently asked questions
This apprenticeship focuses on enhancing clients' daily functioning and emotional well-being through hands-on coaching, budgeting, and social skill development. In Minneapolis, such roles are vital for integrating mental health support with community engagement, helping individuals regain independence in a structured, supportive environment.
Having completed significant coursework in behavioral sciences or possessing personal caregiving experience with mental health challenges significantly strengthens applications. Additionally, meeting Minnesota DHS background checks and holding a valid driver's license are essential for eligibility.
Daily tasks include assisting clients with meal preparation, transportation, administering medications, and facilitating group activities. Apprentices also handle documentation and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
Yes, apprentices gain direct exposure to intensive residential treatment services within a compassionate setting. Adoration Home Health & Hospice supports professional growth through hands-on experience with psychiatric rehabilitation and community-based mental health initiatives.
This program emphasizes supervised interaction with adults facing serious mental illness, combining practical life skills coaching with behavioral health support. Unlike typical internships, it requires a six-month commitment and integrates medication monitoring and crisis prevention.
The position offers approximately $21.00 per hour, aligning with competitive wages in Minneapolis for mental health support roles, reflecting both the specialized responsibilities and the apprenticeship nature of the job.
Minneapolis has a growing demand for mental health support roles, but apprenticeships are moderately competitive due to required qualifications and background checks. Candidates with behavioral science education or caregiving experience tend to stand out.
Minneapolis offers robust public transit options, but apprentices should consider proximity to the workplace for timely client transport duties. Owning a valid driver’s license is crucial given responsibilities that include client transportation.
Successful apprentices often progress into full-time mental health worker or coach roles, leveraging hands-on experience to qualify for positions requiring behavioral science degrees or specialized certifications within the mental health sector.
The apprenticeship complements academic coursework by providing practical field experience required for behavioral science credentials. It offers a unique chance to apply theory in real-world settings, essential for those pursuing mental health careers.