Direct Support Counselor - Evening/Weekend Shifts

Provident Healthcare Consulting; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Medical, Dental and Vision

Vacation plan

Paid Time Off

Attendance incentive

Job summary

ELEVATE is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide daily care and oversight for residents in the Intensive Residential Support Home. You will assist with daily living activities, meal preparation, personal care, and social skills development.

This role may include administering medications if certified and requires working the 2nd shift on weekends (Sunday through Thursday, 4pm–12am) to ensure 24/7 coverage.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• At least one year experience working with individuals with a mental illness or co-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.

Responsibilities

• Treat all clients with dignity, respect, and value.
• Ensure health, safety, protective supervision, and wellbeing of clients on your shift.
• Report any allegations of client abuse to the Program Manager.
• Complete trainings and orientations within the period specified by the Program Manager.
• Complete all required documentation on your shift, including MAR and service documentation.
• Provide support to clients with personal goals and objectives.
• Provide supervision and assistance with informal supports (cooking, cleaning, laundry, meals, shopping, personal hygiene).
• Assist with activities of daily living when absolutely needed.
• If certified, administer medications timely and document in MAR.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of client information.
• Implement client behavior intervention plans when warranted.
• Report unsafe conditions to the Program Manager.
• Report changes in client condition or family situation.
• Accompany clients to appointments and transports or run errands for clients.
• Other duties as requested by the Program Manager.

Skills

Mental health experience

Daily living support

Medication administration

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

ELEVATE is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide daily care and oversight for residents in the Intensive Residential Support Home. You will assist with daily living activities, meal preparation, personal care, and social skills development.

This role may include administering medications if certified and requires working the 2nd shift on weekends (Sunday through Thursday, 4pm–12am) to ensure 24/7 coverage.