UnityPoint Health

Direct Support Professional

Requisition ID
2024-145640
Category
Behavioral Health Services
Location
US-IA-Cedar Rapids
Address
317 7th Ave SE
Affiliate
1041 Abbe Cntr for Comm Mental Hlt
City
Cedar Rapids
Department
Community Homes
State
IA
FTE
1.0
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Scheduled Hours/Shift
1st shift 7am-3pm. every other weekend.
Work Type (Portal Searching)
Full Time Benefits

Overview

Area of Interest:  Behavioral Health Services - Non-nursing;

FTE/Hours per pay period:  1.0 FTE;

Department: IHH Cedar Rapids

Shift: Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, 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.

 

Why UnityPoint Health?

  • Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience  aculture  guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
  • Benefits –Our competitive  Total Rewards  program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment– We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.
  • Cultivates a safe, supportive and professional relationship with consumers with a chronic mental illness and/or other disabilities. 
  • Develops measurable goals for those consumers, establishing service plans based on consumer needs and desires. 
  • Provides skill teaching and assisting with daily living in a residential setting. 
  • Documentation of goal progress and relevant personal interventions in an objective, clear and brief manner. 
  • 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

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Education

High School diploma or equivalency required. 

Qualifications/Experience

No experience necessary, mental health and/or other disability experience preferred. 

Valid Drivers License Required

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