Residential Direct Support Specialist

Elevate CCBHC; Indianola (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compettive Wage

Medical, Dental and Vision plan

Vacation Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Elevate CCBHC in United States is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide daily support and oversight for clients in the Intensive Residential Support Home. The role covers 1st shift with a rotating schedule across days and weekends to ensure 24-hour coverage.

The DSP will assist with daily living activities, promote community involvement, and help clients achieve personal goals, including meal planning and personal care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Treat all clients with dignity, respect, and value.
• Ensure health, safety, protective supervision, and wellbeing of clients on your shift.
• Report any allegations of client abuse to the Program Manager.
• Complete required trainings and orientations within the period specified by the Program Manager.
• Complete all required documentation on your shift before going home, including service documentation, data sheets, incident reports, and medication administration records.
• Provide support to clients with implementation of their personal goals and objectives.
• Provide supervision and assistance to clients with informal supports they may need help with (cooking, cleaning, laundry, planning meals, shopping, personal hygiene).
• Assist clients with activities of daily living/personal hygiene that they absolutely are unable to do for themselves.
• If certified to administer medications, you are responsible for the timely safe administration and documentation of medications in the MAR.
• Maintain the confidentiality and privacy of client information.
• Implement client behavior intervention plans when their problem behavior warrants.
• Promptly report unsafe conditions in the home to the Program Manager.
• Report changes in client’s condition or family situation to the Program Manager.
• Accompany clients to scheduled appointments and transports or run errands with or for clients.
• Other reasonable duties as requested by the Program Manager.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Experience with mental illness

Medication management training

Behavior support experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Elevate CCBHC in United States is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide daily support and oversight for clients in the Intensive Residential Support Home. The role covers 1st shift with a rotating schedule across days and weekends to ensure 24-hour coverage.

The DSP will assist with daily living activities, promote community involvement, and help clients achieve personal goals, including meal planning and personal care.