Lead Direct Support Staff - HAB Program

Vera French Community Mental Health Center • Davenport, IA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Lead Direct Support Staff! Are you passionate about helping others live their best lives? Vera French is looking for a caring, dependable, and motivated Lead Direct Support Staff member to provide support and skill-building services to individuals in residential, home, and community settings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Availability to work every other weekend
• Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug, and alcohol screening

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a Human Services-related field preferred
• Previous experience working with individuals with chronic mental illness is preferred

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in developing and maintaining daily living skills
• Teach and reinforce social, functional, advocacy, and community integration skills
• Facilitate group learning and support activities
• Train and mentor new Direct Support Staff
• Provide supervision and protective oversight
• Document services and communicate with team members to ensure quality care
• Assist with implementing house rules that support client goals and independence
• Transport clients to appointments, jobs, and community activities

Benefits

• CPR Certification
• Medication Management Training
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance (available after one year of employment)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance
• Delta Dental and vision insurance
• Employer-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability through Mutual of Omaha
• Optional supplemental life insurance and short-term disability coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Coverage through MetLife
• 401(k) with employer contributions and matching
• 3% employer contribution vested on your first day
• 25% employer match on employee contributions up to 6%
• Nine paid holidays each year
• Nine paid sick days annually (accrued per payroll)
• Two weeks of vacation (accrued per payroll)
• One Vera French Day each year

What This Job Offers

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