SCL SPECIALIST

To work directly with clients of the Supportive Community Living position by assisting them in meeting their psychiatric, medical, housing, employment, and social goals. To work with the client and fellow team members towards meeting the outcome objectives and standards established by the client and team.

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.

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Client Service: Assess the needs of clients and develop goals that will allow them to achieve the greatest level of independence in their community. Work with clients and other team members to creatively explore alternatives to hospitalization, higher level of care, homelessness and incarceration. Provide skills teaching that leads to greater independence. Advocate for clients to help meet their needs, desires and best interests. Utilize critical thinking in making independent judgements and maintain responsibility and accountability for service provided. Knowledge of the effects of mental illness and the ability to relate respectfully to clients with a wide range of abilities and diagnoses. Ability to meet clients in their homes or in public places with ability to drive safely, and a willingness to transport clients in own vehicle. Possess teamwork skills including problem solving, cooperation, negotiating, etc. Meet established revenue targets. Continue professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance service

provision. 

Documentation: Complete all documentation within established guidelines. Ability to prioritize client need and to complete required written documentation.

Demonstrate an understanding of all funder and accreditation standards. Track and document monthly outcome objectives.

Education: High school diploma or GED

Experience: One year with population served preferred but not required.

License(s)/Certification(s): Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

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 enter documentation in an EHR and use Microsoft Office. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients,

medical professionals, management, staff and the public.