Direct Support Professional - Behavioral Heal

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Mainstream Living provides services designed to enhance opportunities, create success and fulfill dreams.  The purpose of this position is to provide services and supports in community settings to persons with mental and behavioral health needs. All personnel are expected to promote a safe and welcoming environment that inspires hope and supports members with their individual goals, aspirations and recovery.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Education:  High School Diploma or Equivalency/HiSet/GED

Experience:  Human Service Experience is preferred but not required.

Driving: This position requires possession of valid Driver’s License, legal driving privileges and ability in the State of Iowa and qualification with Mainstream Living’s underwriter as an insurable driver.  Exceptions to this may be made for select shifts, e.g., overnight shifts.

Other Certification: n/a

Computer: Basic data entry skills required.

Post hire: Must demonstrate competencies to complete internal training, including training to pass medication.

General: All employees must work diligently to incorporate the spirit and intent of the Mainstream Living's mission, vision and values.  This includes respectful communication to all others at all times.  Employees must be able to establish a rapport and develop positive relationships with others while conducting themselves in line with the Mainstream Living's Code of Ethics.  Employees must also: demonstrate consistent professional conduct and establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with others; take accountability for own work while demonstrating a willingness to accept responsibility and offer constructive recommendations; demonstrate dependability and flexibility when shift times or duties of the day change; apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form; and ensure that the best interest of the members are a top priority at all times.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is considered an essential health care worker position and in the event of an emergency may be required to work one-on-one with members to ensure their safety.

• Assure that action steps contained in the individual plan are carried out; Incorporate members’ service plan into daily routine by providing support, supervision and encouragement according to their established rehabilitation and recovery goals.  

• Assist in identifying, developing and facilitating opportunities that reflect the members’ skills, needs, and interests.

• Work with member’s interdisciplinary teams and attend staffings as needed. (In SCL program: schedule and attend interdisciplinary team meetings.  Develop, write, implement and update individual service plans, assessments, behavior support plans, individual goals and social histories)

• Meet member nutritional needs as outlined in member supervision plan, including facilitating or completion of following menu, food portion and meal preparation.

• Complete member service documentation in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner required to meet billing and productivity requirements. 

• Provide instruction to the individual as needed to improve understanding of medications, therapeutic intent and adverse reactions. 

• Link individuals to other support services as needed.

• Contribute to a nonjudgmental, value neutral culture where each individual, member or coworker, are treated with respect and active inclusion. 

We are pleased to provide eligible employees with fantastic benefits which include: 

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with match
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays and sick time
• Regular wage increase evaluation
• Training and development opportunities
• Education grants
• Life insurance, cancer coverage, and flexible spending accounts
• Opportunities for bonuses/incentives and internal recognition programs

We can’t say enough about the amazing things our staff do each and every day to enhance the lives of people with disabilities.  They’re able to carry out instructions, take responsibility for their work, and find creative ways to empower members to reach goals and enjoy life. They always keep the best interest of our members a top priority, and they work to develop positive relationships. If you possess a strong work ethic, good values, and common sense, we can teach how to do the job!