Direct Support Professional (Community Homes)
UnityPoint Health
Cedar Rapids, IAFresher45m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
- Department: Community Homes
- Shift: Full Time 2nd Shift 3p-11p, rotating weekends
- Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services
Key Responsibilities
- Provides skill-based training, support, and interventions to clients in Community Home settings to assist them in achieving their defined recovery goals.
- Assists clients in developing daily living skills, managing symptoms, accessing physical, mental health, and substance use care, and improving communication, transportation, and social skills.
- Participates in client service planning and the development of measurable goals.
- Recognizes symptoms of physical and mental illness and performs appropriate interventions, communication, and/or referrals during crises.
- Supervises client self-administration of medication as per the person-centered service plan.
- Consults with natural and professional supports, community agencies, and resources to support clients in living in the least restrictive setting.
- Advocates for client rights and choices in obtaining services.
- Attends staff meetings, rounding, and in-services.
- Participates in and completes all required training.
- Participates in planning, implementation, and evaluation of programming effectiveness.
- Completes documentation of services provided accurately, thoroughly, and timely.
- Completes documentation of medication administration supervision in the electronic Medication Administration Record.
- Ensures documentation meets billing requirements and completes necessary corrections.
- Participates in and/or facilitates HCBS required safety drills and inspections.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Valid Drivers License Required
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalency required.
- Associate’s degree in human service-related field preferred.
- 1 year of mental health and/or other disability experience preferred.