Direct Support Counselor

ELEVATE CCBHC; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Medical, dental & vision

Vacation plan

Paid time off

Job summary

ELEVATE CCBHC is seeking a direct support professional to provide daily care and oversight for clients in an intensive residential home in Waterloo, IA. You will assist with daily living tasks, monitor health and safety, and document care and medication administration as required.

The role covers various shifts with a focus on first shift hours; a strong emphasis is placed on respectful, dignified care and adherence to program plans and privacy standards.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Medication manager or certified medication aide preferred (will be required to be trained in medication manager).
• Experience working with individuals with mental illness or multi-occurring conditions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the health, safety, protective supervision, and wellbeing of clients on your shift when working in the home.
• Complete required trainings and orientations within the period specified by the Program Manager.
• Complete all required documentation on your shift before going home, including service documentation, data sheets, incident reports, and medication administration records.
• Provide support to clients with implementation of their personal goals and objectives.
• Supervise and assist with informal supports such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, planning meals, shopping, and personal hygiene.
• Assist with activities of daily living/personal hygiene that clients are unable to do themselves.
• If certified, administer medications timely and document on the MAR.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of client information.
• Implement client behavior intervention plans when warranted.
• Report unsafe conditions and changes in client condition to the Program Manager.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Medication management

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Come join us at ELEVATE, where our goal is to set the bar higher. We are a group of deeply committed people working together to provide each member-client with the services and assistance they need for meaningful progress in leading their best life. Our mission is to serve members when, where, and how they want.

Position Summary:

The direct support professional is responsible for the daily support and oversight of clients living in the Intensive Residential Support Home. The DSP provides care for individuals living with disability and/or mental health illness by providing support and assisting with daily activities in their homes. This will include working on identified goals such as meal cooking and preparation, personal cares, promoting community involvement, social skills etc. The DSP will be responsible for administering medications during the shift needed. The home operates 24 hours a day. DSP’s will be scheduled over all shifts to ensure coverage.

Shift: 1st shift Monday thru Friday 8 PM - 5 PM

Job Description

• Responsible for treating all clients with dignity, respect, and value.

• Responsible for the health, safety, protective supervision, and wellbeing of clients on your shift when working in the home.

• Responsible to immediately report any allegations of client abuse to the Program Manager.

• Responsible to complete all required trainings and orientations within the period specified by the Program Manager.

• Responsible to complete all required documentation on your shift before going home, including, but not limited to, service documentation, data sheets, incident reports, and medication administration records.

• Responsible to provide support to clients with implementation of their personal goals and objectives.

• Responsible to provide supervision and assistance to clients with informal supports they may need help with, including but not limited to, cooking, cleaning, laundry, planning meals, shopping, and personal hygiene.

• Responsible to assist clients with activities of daily living/personal hygiene that they absolutely are unable to do for themselves.

• If certified to administer medications, you are responsible for the timely safe administration and documentation of medications in the MAR.

• Responsible to maintain the confidentiality and privacy of client information.

• Responsible to implement client behavior intervention plans when their problem behavior warrants.

• Promptly report any unsafe conditions in the home to the Program Manager.

• Reports changes in client’s condition or family situation to the Program Manager.

• Accompanies clients to scheduled appointments and transports clients or running errands with or for clients.

• Other reasonable duties as requested by the Program Manager.

Will need to secure CPI/Mandt Training, Medication Manager training

Benefits

• Competitive Wage at$19.50/hour

• Medical, Dental and Vision plan

• Vacation Plan

• Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent

• Must have a valid driver's license

• Atleast one years’ experience working with individuals with a mental illness or multi-occurring conditions

• Medication manager or certified medication aide preferred (will be required to be trained in medication manager)

• Experience supporting individuals who experience problem behaviors preferred.

ELEVATE is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for all employment, free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preferences, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.