AbbeHealth Direct Support Professional

UnityPoint Health; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbeHealth Services seeks compassionate Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to support adults in a Residential Care Facility. The DSP role provides skill-based training, support, and treatment to individuals in recovery from mental illness in a Community Home setting.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and no experience is necessary with 1 year of mental health experience preferred. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency required.

Responsibilities

• Provides skill-based training and support to clients in Community Home settings.
• Participates in client service planning and goal development.
• Recognizes symptoms and performs appropriate interventions and referrals.
• Supervises client self-administration of medication as per plan.
• Completes documentation timely and accurately.
• Participates in trainings and ensuring safety drills.

Skills

Caregiving

Communication

Documentation

Observation

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Job description

Overview

AbbeHealth Services, a nonprofit organization serving individuals with mental health and aging-related needs, is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to support adults in our Residential Care Facility.

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) position is a responsible caregiver for the provision of Care-Facility Habilitation services that provide skill-based training, support, and/or treatment to individuals in recovery from a serious mental illness and/or co-occurring condition in a Community Home or community setting. Care-Facility Habilitation services are designed to assist with the acquisition, retention, or improvement of skills related to living and recreating in the community.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Provides skill-based training, support, and interventions to clients residing in Community Home settings and assists clients in residing in the most integrated setting possible based on the member’s needs. Services provided are unique to the individual as identified in their person-centered service plan goals and may include but are not limited to]development of daily living skills, symptom management, accessing physical, mental health, and substance use care and treatment, communication, transportation, and social skills.
• Participates in client service planning and development of measurable goals based on client needs and desires.
• Recognizes symptoms of physical and mental illness and performs appropriate interventions, communication, and/or referrals in accordance with the identified crisis plan.
• Provides supervision of client self-administration of medication as identified in the person-centered service plan.
• Consults with natural and professional supports and community agencies and resources to assist clients with living in the least restrictive setting.
• Advocates for client rights and choice in obtaining needed services.
• Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings, rounding, and in-services.
• Participates in and completes all required training by identified due date.
• Participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programming effectiveness.
• Completes documentation of services provided accurately, thoroughly, and timely within established guidelines.
• Completes documentation of the supervision of client self-administration of medication as required in the electronic Medication Administration Record.
• Ensures documentation meets billing requirements and completes necessary corrections timely as required.
• Participates in and/or facilitates HCBS required safety drills, inspections, etc. as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

High School diploma or equivalency required.

Qualifications/Experience

No experience necessary, 1 year of mental health and/or other disability experience preferred.

Valid Drivers License Required