What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
- Department: Community Homes
- Shift: Rotating 1st and 2nd shifts and every other weekend
- Job ID: 163942
UnityPoint Health Information
Why UnityPoint Health?
Commitment to our Team – 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.
Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.
- You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind.
- We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.
Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org
Overview
$1,500 Sign-on Incentive Available For Qualified Applicants
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications
Education
Must have a high school diploma or equivalency.
Qualifications/Experience
Experience preferred but not required. Valid Iowa Driver's license required.
