Direct Support Professional (full-time or part-time)

$1,500 Sign-on Incentive Available For Qualified Applicants, looking for full-time or part-time!

Rotating shifts, every other weekend.

AbbeHealth Services - is a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health and aging services that help individuals achieve their optimum levels of independence and success. Community Based Services focus on providing skill teaching and assistance with daily living activities for individuals with mental illness within a 24-hour community setting. This is a great opportunity to start or advance your career in Human Services.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• Is aware of department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (eg. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of department or administrative staff.
• Purposefully conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the organization's commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity.
• Participates in planning, implementing, and evaluating programming within the CBS Services.
• Completes psychiatric and functional assessments, identifying strengths and needs.
• Develops with consumer measurable goals and establishes service plans based on consumer needs and desires.
• Provides psychological/supportive counseling with consumers/clients and their families on site or in the community.
• Provides skills training in the areas of social, leisure, vocational, interpersonal and community living.
• Recognizes early symptoms of physical and mental illness, and performs appropriate interventions and/or referrals in accordance of an identified crisis plan.
• Recognizes and reports the therapeutic actions and side effects of medications.
• Consults with other community agencies and significant others involved with consumers/clients to live in the least restrictive setting.
• Advocates for consumer/client rights and choices in obtaining needed services.
• Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings, supervisory sessions and in-services.
• Demonstrates a positive cooperative attitude, flexibility, and a willingness to change to meet department goals.
• Performs additional duties as may be assigned to ensure complete service to all customers.

Education

Must have a high school diploma or equivalency.

Qualifications/Experience

Experience preferred but not required. Valid Iowa Driver's license required.