Intensive Support Professional (IRSH)

Candeo Iowa; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401k

PTO

Job summary

Candeo Iowa is seeking an Intensive Support Professional to provide overnight care in Urbandale, IA. You will work a full-time night shift (7pm–7am) with weekend availability and deliver compassionate support to clients with mental health diagnoses.

Responsibilities include implementing Life Plans, maintaining training, documenting progress, and collaborating with a team to ensure safety and quality of care. Valid Iowa driver’s license and insurance required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of Mental Health and/or Dual Diagnosis experience.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Understand Chronic Mental Illness and symptomology and be able to adjust intervention strategies.
• Assess and implement client’s Life Plan.
• Maintain required HCBS and Mental Health Training.
• Follow safety practices and procedures.
• Work effectively within a team.
• Respect client privacy and confidentiality requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English literacy

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two years Mental Health experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Intensive Support Professional (IRSH)

Urbandale, IA

Job Types

Full-time

Schedule

1 Shift Available

• Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7pm-7am (FT48) Awake Overnight

Additional Requirements

Mandatory weekend availability and experience working with clients with mental health diagnoses

Pay

• Weekdays $19.50/per hour
• Weekends $29.25/per hour
• Stipend on call $150

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• PTO

What You Do

• Understand Chronic Mental Illness and symptomology and be able to adjust intervention strategies
• Assess and implement client’s Life Plan
• Obtain and maintain required HCBS and Mental Health Training
• Follow safety practices and procedures
• Work effectively within a team
• Respect the clients right to privacy and the confidentiality requirements of Candeo
• Attend organizational and client-specific training and provide input and perspective
• Comply with documentation policies by submitting accurate and timely paperwork, including progress notes, timesheets, expense logs and other required reports.
• Support Candeo’s Mission to inspire clients to achieve their personal goals
• Educate the client about the consequences and management of both decisions and symptoms
• Other duties assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two years of Mental Health and/or Dual Diagnosis experience
• Valid Iowa Driver’s License
• Proof of State of Iowa Vehicle Insurance coverage in your name
• Valid cell phone and address
• High level of literacy in spoken and written English
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skillsProficient in Microsoft software and applications
• General understanding of Mental Health supports
• Pass all required training
• Set appropriate staff/client boundaries
• Understand and adjust to client mental health crisis
• Learn working knowledge of the community
• Work successfully, unsupervised
• Negotiate and handle conflict as necessary
• Travel in counties served by Candeo
• Pass all background checks ran by Candeo
• Possess a motor vehicle that meets the required operational and maintenance guidelines

Salary Summary

Weekdays $19.50/hr & Weekends $29.25/hr