Direct Support Professional - Eyerly Ball
Company: UnityPoint Health
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
OverviewTo assist clients in moving toward client defined
recovery by providing skill building, feedback, motivation and
support. Providing a safe, structured, nurturing environment that
assists clients to meet their psychiatric, medical and daily living
needs. Why UnityPoint Health?
Commitment to our Team - For the
third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150
Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our
commitment to our team members.Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you
Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture 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 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.Visit to hear more from our
team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to
work.ResponsibilitiesClient Service *Assist and provide treatment
goal development per the treatment plan and according to the needs
of clients and assist in the develop goals that will allow them to
achieve the greatest level of independence in their
community.*Share information with program supervisors regarding
significant events and/or client responses that vary from their
baseline, as it relates to their treatment plan.*Advocate for
clients to help meet their needs, desires and interests.*Advocate
for clients during community integration activities, appointments
or anytime in the community.*Provide a safe, structured, nurturing
environment that assists clients to meet their psychiatric, medical
and daily needs.*Encourage client independence by assisting with a
wide variety of daily living skills.*Provide medication
administration, following the established rules of medication
administration.*Transport clients to community outings,
appointments and as part of their treatment plan.*Arrive to work on
time and work as scheduled. Documentation *Complete all
documentation timely, accurately and within established
guidelines.*Ensure all service documentation meets all established
billing requirements.*Complete incident reports timely, accurately
and within established guidelines.*Record any contacts with
parents, guardians, care coordinators or any other
stakeholders.*Complete all medication administration documentation
thoroughly.QualificationsEducation: High School diploma or GED
Associate's Degree in Social Services or related field. Experience:
Preferred experience working with the population served.
License(s)/Certification(s): Maintain a valid driver's license when
driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. Adult CPR, First Aid
and Mandatory Dependent Adult Abuse certification. Successful
completion of a Medication Management course that is approved by
the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals and/or HCBS, within
six-months of hire. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to speak,
read and write fluent English. Ability to read and comprehend
common terminology of the mental health field. Ability to solve
practical problems and deal with a variety of variables. Must
possess good interpersonal skills and ability to work under
pressure. Ability to remain emotionally neutral when intervening
with clients. Ability to establish and maintain boundaries with
clients. Must enjoy working with people. Other: Support and abide
by departmental and agency policies and procedures. Perform job in
safe manner, insuring safety for self, team members and residents.
Perform other duties as assigned.
- Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;
- Department: RTC - Cummins;
- Shift: FT, PT & PRN Shifts Available. Shifts available include
6am-2pm; 2pm-10pm; and 10pm-6am.;
- Job ID: 147034;
Keywords: UnityPoint Health, Des Moines , Direct Support Professional - Eyerly Ball, Other , Des Moines, Iowa
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