Direct Support Professional

Overview
POSITION SUMMARY
Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services - Non-nursing
FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.4;
Department: Penn Center-Dehli
Shift: 1st and 2nd shift, 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.
Penn Center Residential Care Facility is a subsidiary of AbbeHealth Services located in Delhi, Iowa. Penn Center provides mental health services to individuals who are working towards recovery and helps them return to living more independently in the community. We are looking for team-oriented nurses to provide care to individuals who are working on mental health recovery.
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 hospital administrative staff.
• Responsible for medication administration accurately recording when medications have been dispensed and adding other care notes as necessary.
• Assists clients in learning skills to support their recovery process.
• Participates in the development and implementation of individual service plans and documentation of mental health assessments and interventions, including outcomes.
• Provides provision of supports and services in an instrumental part of client's successful progress towards transition from the RCF to a more independent living environment in the community
• Schedules medical appointments for residents, monitoring of physical changes and psychiatric behaviors, and assisting nursing staff with resident care as needed.
• 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.
• Purposefully conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the facility's commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity.
• Must have ability to function successfully in a team based work environment.

Qualifications
PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Education
High School diploma or equivalency
Qualifications/Experience
This requires successful completion of a state or nationally certified course for Medication Aides. A minimum of one year's experience working with individuals with mental illness is preferred