Direct Support Professional/Community Support Aide

Overview
POSITION SUMMARY
Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services - Non-Nursing
FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.01
Department: Transitional Living;
Shift: Varies, PRN, as needed
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.
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.uni
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.
• 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
PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Education
Must have a high school diploma or equivalency.
Qualifications/Experience
Experience preferred but not required. Valid Iowa Driver's license required.