Night Shift Direct Support Specialist (Weekend)

Provident Healthcare Consulting; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage starting at $21.50/hr

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Vacation Plan

Paid Time Off

Attendance incentive pay

Job summary

ELEVATE is seeking a direct support professional to provide daily care for clients in an Intensive Residential Support Home. The DSP supports individuals with disabilities and mental health needs, helping with daily living activities and implementing personal goals.

This 3rd shift weekend package includes medication administration, documentation, safety and supervision, and coordination with the Program Manager.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• At least one year of experience working with individuals with a mental illness or multiple-occurring conditions.
• Medication manager or certified medication aide preferred (will be required to be trained in medication management).
• Experience supporting individuals who experience problem behaviors is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Treat all clients with dignity, respect, and value.
• Ensure health, safety, and well-being of clients on shift.
• Report allegations of client abuse to Program Manager.
• Complete required trainings and orientations.
• Complete all required documentation on shift (service docs, data sheets, incident reports, MAR).
• Support clients with personal goals and informal supports (cooking, cleaning, laundry, meals, shopping, personal hygiene).
• Assist with activities of daily living and personal hygiene as needed.
• If certified, administer medications timely and document in MAR.
• Maintain client confidentiality and privacy.
• Implement client behavior intervention plans when needed.
• Report unsafe conditions to Program Manager.
• Communicate changes in client condition or family situation to Program Manager.
• Accompany clients to appointments and transports/runs errands as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested by Program Manager.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Experience with mental illness

Education

High school diploma

Medication manager or certified medication aide

Job description

ELEVATE is seeking a direct support professional to provide daily care for clients in an Intensive Residential Support Home. The DSP supports individuals with disabilities and mental health needs, helping with daily living activities and implementing personal goals.

This 3rd shift weekend package includes medication administration, documentation, safety and supervision, and coordination with the Program Manager.