Intensive Support Professional (IRSH)

Candeo; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401k

PTO

Job summary

Candeo is seeking compassionate, empathetic team members to support clients with mental health diagnoses and empower them to live their best lives. This full-time role requires weekend availability and experience in mental health services, with shifts across three schedules.

You will work in a collaborative team, follow safety and training requirements, and contribute to client life plans while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 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 skills.
• Pass all required training.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English literacy

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

At Candeo we are looking for team members who are passionate and empathetic towards others and truly want to make a difference by caring and empowering those in need. Candeo is a non-profit that is focused on helping, supporting, and teaching people to live their best lives. We are committed to nurture an inclusive culture and a learning-based work environment to our employees.

Job Types: Full Time

Schedule: 3 Shifts Available

• Tuesday and Wednesday 7am-7pm + Monday 24hr on call (PRN)
• Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7pm-7pm + Sunday 24hr on call (FT36)
• Sunday, Monday and Wednesday 7am-7pm + Saturday 24hr on call (FT36)

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 skills
• Proficient 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