RSI: Residential Services, Inc.

We're just two weeks away from the open house event at our new crisis mental health setting opening in Cambridge, MN in August 2024!

Join us on Thursday, June 27th from 9:00am-4:00pm to learn about IRTS and RCS services, meet our Lotus Grace team and our farm animal companions, and help us build our vision to better meet the mental health needs in our community.

In the meantime, you can learn more about our Lotus Grace setting on our website: https://residentialservices.org/rsi-services/irts-rcs/

This week marks a bittersweet moment for us as we bid farewell to our Senior Director, Terri McGillvrey. We have nothing but endless gratitude for her support of our mission and her embodiment of our spirit of innovation every step of the way. Terri has touched the lives of so many, and her legacy will forever shape our work at RSI.

A message from Terri:
After 17 years of service, the time has come for me to retire from my position at RSI. It is with mixed emotions that I say goodbye to a workplace that has been more than just a job to me; it has been a journey of growth, learning, and meaningful connections.

Reflecting on the years, I am immensely proud of the work we have accomplished together. Serving individuals with disabilities has not only been a professional commitment but a personal passion. Each day brought opportunities to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. I am very grateful to have met so many wonderful people.

🌟 Enjoy your well-earned retirement, Terri! Congratulations!🌟

We're doing lots of hiring in preparation for the opening of our new Lotus Grace Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) and Residential Crisis Stabilization (RCS) setting opening in August 2024 in Cambridge, MN!

We're considering mental health professionals for the following positions: Mental Health Practitioner, Mental Health Worker, Certified Peer Specialist, and Mental Health Registered Nurse.

Learn more and apply online at www.rsi.jobs

RSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

📢 Exciting News from RSI! 📢

We are thrilled to announce the opening of our new location in Cambridge, MN in August 2024! Our Lotus Grace hobby farm will be providing Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) and Residential Crisis Stabilization (RCS) services for adults.

IRTS and RCS services at RSI are designed to support individuals experiencing mental health crises by helping them stabilize, reintegrate into their community, and benefit from the therapeutic effects of nature and animal companionship.

Stay tuned for more updates and information on how we're working to better meet the mental health needs of our community at RSI Lotus Grace.

Join us for our open house event on June 27th to learn more! RSI Lotus Grace Open House

We recently welcomed a new baby calf at our Westbrook farm!

Welcome to the world, Junior. 😍

St. Louis County residents! Please consider taking a moment to fill out this community outreach survey on local mental health resources being conducted by the St. Louis County Mental Health Local Advisory Council.

Survey link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmFBL8yVXwrNYOme6qweB7fSoUMDIWqFqnGpSY8iq98-YBiA/viewform?usp=sharing

We're on the lookout for a talented Human Resources Coordinator to join our team in Virginia, MN! If you're passionate about people and ready to make a difference, we'd love to connect with you. ✨Now accepting applications at www.rsi.jobs ✨

We’re off to a great start at the Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health Child & Adolescent Mental Health Conference in Duluth. RSI is exhibiting at booth #19, stop by and say hello!

This handsome fellow from our Ivy Acres farm is ready for spring with his fresh haircut! 💅🦙✂️

We’re excited for a busy week of hiring events! 🌟

Excited to be back on campus at Lake Superior College for the Career & Transfer fair today! We’re here from 11am-2pm. 😊

We're hiring for a new Senior Director! Considering candidates from St. Louis County and east-central MN areas. Learn more and apply online at www.rsi.jobs

We. Are. READY! starts in a few minutes!

Can’t be with us in the Rotunda? You can watch the livestream on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/live/Vng8mKwGskI?si=MdJrGc9x8ljoT3jK

It’s a great day to be on campus at the University of Wisconsin Superior for their spring career & internship fair! 🐝 Stop by table 17 to chat with Claire from our HR department about all of the exciting and rewarding job and internship opportunities RSI has to offer. We’re here til 4pm today.

The ARRM Bunch had a very busy day testifying in support of ARRM's legislative priorities. Numerous bills were heard in House and Senate committees. You can watch testimony provided at the links below!

Senate (begins at 48:15 mark): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxxPfLf7isw
House: (begins at -3:05:00 mark): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXIU0WXgQtQ

💕 Happy Valentine's Day from us to you 💕

Take a peek at the lovely Valentine's Day decorations from some of our homes!

Kicking off the 2024 job fair season today at the Hermantown Area Chamber of Commerce job fair! We’ll be at Clyde Iron Works in Duluth from 12pm-3pm.

Our Community Connections program is growing and we're ready to add to our central MN team!

We're hiring for the position of part-time Community Connector working in Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine counties.

Apply online at www.rsi.jobs

Learn more about our Community Connections program: https://residentialservices.org/rsi-services/community-connections/

The 2024 Duluth Polar Bear Plunge is right around the corner and you can help support Special Olympics Minnesota and the rock stars on RSI's plunge team by helping us spread the word, making a donation on our fundraiser page, or taking the plunge yourself! 🤘

https://reg.plungemn.org/team/teamrsi

UPDATE: Our phones are back online. Thanks for your patience!

Our phone system is down!

Please contact us via email at [email protected] if you need to get in touch with any of us at RSI.

We'll share an update when everything is back up and running. Thanks for your patience! 😊

We're hiring an Accounts Payable Coordinator in Duluth!

Learn more at www.rsi.jobs

Now hiring for the position of full-time Health Services Coordinator for our northern St. Louis county programs located in Hibbing & Virginia!

We're seeking candidates with a year or more experience in a CNA, CMA, or HUC role who are looking to advance their healthcare career by joining our talented Health Services team.

Learn more & apply online at www.rsi.jobs

RSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We're excited to announce our 2023 Employee of the Year...
Tom Sargent! ⭐️

Tom joined our team in 2020 and in his time at the RSI has emerged as a strong and confident leader and an excellent role model for everybody who he works with. Tom leads with pride and empathy, he shows quick thinking and level-headedness in the face of a crisis. Through seasons of change, through loss, and from the day-to-day and the big life stuff, Tom has remained a consistent, supportive presence in the lives of the people he cares for.

Our gratitude goes out to all of the 2023 Employee of the Year candidates at RSI. They all continue to make a positive difference in the lives of the people they support, and we appreciate their efforts now more than ever.

Last month, we shared the remarkable story of Carole, who was unjustly denied her high school diploma in 1961 due to her disability.

Tomorrow, December 12th at 10 a.m. a public ceremony, where Carole's children will receive a signed diploma on her behalf, will be held in the Nashwauk-Keewatin High School Auditorium.

It's wonderful to see Carole's family and community coming together to rectify this injustice that took place over 60 years ago, and to honor Carole and continue to carry out her spirit of advocacy for people with disabilities.

https://www.grandrapidsmn.com/news/reparation-a-commencement-milestone-and-the-life-of-carole-v-clark-mcbride/article_d5844c88-92bc-11ee-b4b5-c71a69431785.html

Family thrilled that Nashwauk graduate from 1961 is finally getting signed diploma At long last, Nashwauk-Keewatin is issuing a signed diploma to a woman who was in the class of 1961. Carole Vianne Clark, who had cerebral palsy, was denied gym credit, and the district would not consider her qualified to graduate.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to the amazing Give to the Max Day donors who supported our mission of expanding accessible accommodations at Rhine Lake Retreat! Your generosity will have a lasting impact, creating a more inclusive and welcoming space for all future visitors.

Learn more about our 2023 fundraiser: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Rsimn

Today's the big day!

Thanks to our generous early donors and today's supporters, we're getting close to reaching our $5,000 Give to the Max Day fundraising goal!

This year the focus of our Give to the Max Day fundraiser is assisting to fund the addition of a large accessible screen house at Rhine Lake Retreat, our 5-acre accessible outdoor retreat in Finlayson, MN. Meeting our fundraising goal this year is a crucial step toward creating a more inclusive, comfortable, and enriching experience for all visitors to Rhine Lake Retreat.

Visit our GiveMN page to learn more about the incredible story of Rhine Lake Retreat and how you can be part of the legacy we're building: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Rsimn

Your support matters. Thank you!

Give to the Max Day is TOMORROW! And we're already over halfway to our fundraising goal, thanks to our amazing early donors. Your support matters. Thank you!

https://www.givemn.org/organization/Rsimn