Direct Support Staff - Residential Facility / HAB Program

Vera French Community Mental Health Center • Davenport, IA

23d

About The Position

Vera French is looking for Direct Support Staff to help support our clients by teaching daily living skills, providing protective oversight and promoting physical and emotional health. This may include teaching a client how to ride the bus, proper hygiene, taking them to appointments, and more. The Direct Support Staff are essential members of the team and responsible for providing care and support. This job is very rewarding. Note: schedule is generally every other weekend.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent (GED) is required.
• Every other weekend availability
• A valid driver's license REQUIRED with a driving record that will allow insurability
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical with a drug and alcohol screen

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with the chronically mentally ill population preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate interventions to teach or maintain client's skills dependent upon client needs
• Provide protective oversight and supervision
• Document services and communicate regularly with others to ensure continuity of care
• Work with clients on various goals
• Transport clients to appointments, jobs, and more
• Assist with daily activities
• Ensuring safety and fostering a supportive environment

Benefits

• Group Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance
• Delta Dental - dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid life Insurance, AD&D, LTD through Mutual of Omaha
• Supplemental life insurance, short term disability available
• 401(k) with employer contribution & matching
• Tuition Reimbursement & Loan Repayment Program
• Every employee (full-time or part-time) is eligible after one year of service
• Supplemental Critical Illness and Accident Coverage through Mutual of Omaha
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays, sick/vacation accrual

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED