Weekend Direct Support Counselor — Impactful Care

Provident Healthcare Consulting; Indianola (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Medical, Dental and Vision

Vacation plan

Paid Time Off

Attendance incentive pay

Job summary

Provident Healthcare Consulting in Iowa is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for the 1st shift at the Intensive Residential Support Home. You will assist clients with daily living, meals, personal care, and community involvement.

Certification to administer medications is preferred; you will complete required trainings and document all shift activities. The home operates 24 hours and shifts cover all hours.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 1. Treat all clients with dignity, respect, and value.
• 2. Ensure health, safety, and wellbeing of clients on shift.
• 3. Report allegations of client abuse to the Program Manager.
• 4. Complete required trainings and orientations within the period specified by the Program Manager.
• 5. Complete all required documentation on your shift before going home, including service documentation, data sheets, incident reports, and medication administration records.
• 6. Provide support to clients with implementation of their personal goals and objectives.
• 7. Provide supervision and assistance for informal supports (cooking, cleaning, laundry, meals planning, shopping, personal hygiene).
• 8. Assist with activities of daily living when unable to do themselves.
• 9. If certified, administer medications safely and document in MAR.
• 10. Maintain confidentiality and privacy of client information.
• 11. Implement client behavior intervention plans when needed.
• 12. Report unsafe conditions in the home to the Program Manager.
• 13. Report changes in client condition or family situation to the Program Manager.
• 14. Accompany clients to appointments and transport them as needed.
• 15. Other duties as requested by the Program Manager.

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Provident Healthcare Consulting in Iowa is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for the 1st shift at the Intensive Residential Support Home. You will assist clients with daily living, meals, personal care, and community involvement.

Certification to administer medications is preferred; you will complete required trainings and document all shift activities. The home operates 24 hours and shifts cover all hours.