Direct Support Staff - Residential Facility / HAB Program

Vera French Community Mental Health Center • Davenport, IA

5d • Onsite

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

• Medical Insurance through UnitedHealthcare
• Dental and Vision Insurance through Delta Dental
• Employer-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability through Mutual of Omaha
• Supplemental Life and Short-Term Disability options
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 3% employer contribution (vested on day one)
• 25% match on employee contributions up to 6%
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 9 Paid Sick Days
• 2 Weeks of Vacation
• 1 Vera French Day

What This Job Offers

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