Direct Support Staff - Residential Facility / HAB Program

Vera French Mental Health Center; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

A community mental health provider in Davenport is seeking Direct Support Staff to assist clients in daily living skills, provide protective oversight, and promote physical and emotional health. Requirements include a high school diploma, valid driver's license, and availability every other weekend. Previous experience with the mentally ill is preferred. Full-time, part-time, and PRN positions available, with shift differentials offered.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required with a driving record that allows insurability.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical with drug and alcohol screening.
• Previous experience working with the chronically mentally ill preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate interventions to teach or maintain client's skills.
• Provide protective oversight and supervision.
• Document services and communicate regularly with others.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organization

Education

High school graduate or equivalent (GED)

Job description

Overview

Vera French is looking for Direct Support Staff to help support our clients by teaching daily living skills, providing protective oversight and promoting physical and emotional health. This may include teaching a client how to ride the bus, proper hygiene, taking them to appointments, and more. The Direct Support Staff are essential members of the team and responsible for providing care and support. This job is very rewarding. Note: schedule is generally every other weekend.

What you'll do

• Provide appropriate interventions to teach or maintain client's skills dependent upon client needs
• Provide protective oversight and supervision
• Document services and communicate regularly with others to ensure continuity of care
• Work with clients on various goals
• Transport clients to appointments, jobs, and more
• Assist with daily activities
• Ensure safety and foster a supportive environment

What you'll need

• High school graduate or equivalent (GED) is required.
• Every other weekend availability
• A valid driver's license REQUIRED with a driving record that will allow insurability
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical with a drug and alcohol screen
• Previous experience working with the chronically mentally ill population preferred

Shift times

• Full-time, part-time and PRN (as needed) positions
• Three shifts, float positions may be available
  • 1st shift (7a - 3p) with $1 differential
  • 2nd shift (3p - 11p) with $3 differential
  • 3rd shift (11p - 7a) with $2 differential
  • Weekends with $2 differential

Who you are

• Humble. You lead with humility and empathy, respecting and learning from the perspectives of others.
• Curious. You are always learning and seeking ways to make things better.
• Conscientious. You keep your promises, taking your commitments to others seriously, and you have strong integrity.

Share Our Values

We are united by our shared values of community service, compassion, empowerment, respect, resourcefulness and professionalism.

Make an Impact

Our mission is to enhance the mental health of all in our community by providing quality, accessible and comprehensive care. Our Direct Support Staff work one-on-one with our clients to reach their goals and teach them daily living skills to promote physical and emotional health.

Learn and Grow

Vera French offers various in-house training opportunities CPR, Medication Management and other trainings through our learning management system. To encourage our staff to continue their education, Vera French also offers a Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Repayment program for all employees after one year of employment.

What we offer

• Group Health, Dental and Vision insurance
  • Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance
  • Delta Dental - dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid life Insurance, AD&D, LTD through Mutual of Omaha
  • Supplemental life insurance, short term disability available
• 401(k) with employer contribution & matching
• Tuition Reimbursement & Loan Repayment Program
  • Every employee (full-time or part-time) is eligible after one year of service
• Supplemental Critical Illness and Accident Coverage through Mutual of Omaha
• Paid time off
  • Paid holidays, sick/vacation accrual

Notification and Authorization

NOTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUIRE A MEDICAL EXAMINATION

I hereby certify that, if hired, I will disclose any limitations I have that may impact my ability to do the job. I understand that I may also be required to undergo a pre-employment or post-employment medical exam by the VFCMHC' designated health practitioner.

NOTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO CONTACT REFERENCES AND CONDUCT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

I understand that I may be subject to a background check, and hereby authorize Vera French Community Mental Health Center, or any of its affiliates, to investigate my background to determine any and all information of concern as to my record, whether the same is of record or not, and I release employers and persons named in my application from all liability for any damages on account of his/her furnishing said information.

Additionally, you are hereby authorized to make any investigation of my personal history, educational background, military record, motor vehicle records, criminal records, and credit history through an investigative or credit agency or bureau of your choice. I authorize the release of this information by the appropriate agencies to the investigating service. I authorize and give permission for the individuals listed as references to provide written information and/or verbally discuss my background with Vera French Community Mental Health Center, or any of its affiliates.

This authorization, in original or copy form, shall be valid for this and any future reports and updates that may be required. I understand that passing the background check is a condition of employment. A negative background check can be grounds for dismissal, even if an offer has been made to me and I have been hired.