Direct Support Staff

3 months ago

Davenport, United States Vera French Community Mental Health Center Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

JOIN OUR TEAM

Are you looking to make a difference in someone's life by promoting physical and emotional health? Are you looking to gain experience in the mental health field? Are you looking for flexible shift options, with a generous shift differential for any 2nd, 3rd, or weekend shifts? 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, etc. The Direct Support position is a crucial role for our clients well-being and for Vera French as a whole We are currently looking to fill Full time, Part time, & PRN positions.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  • 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, etc.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

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

WHO YOU ARE:

  • Humble. You lead with humility and empathy, respecting and learning from the perspectives of others.
  • Curious. You are always learning and seeking ways to make things better.
  • Conscientious. You keep your promises, taking your commitments to others seriously, and you have strong integrity.

Share Our Values: We are united by our shared values of community service, compassion, empowerment, respect, resourcefulness and professionalism.

Make an Impact: Our mission is to enhance the mental health of all in our community by providing quality, accessible and comprehensive care. Our Direct Support Staff work one-on-one with our clients to reach their goals and teach them daily living skills to promote physical and emotional health.

Learn and Grow: Vera French offers various in-house training opportunities CPR, Medication Management and other trainings through our learning management system. To encourage our staff to continue their education, Vera French also offers a Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Repayment program for all employees after one year of employment.

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • 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
    • Employer contribution 3% of annual salary, vested day one
    • Employer matching 25% of every dollar put in by the employee, up to 6%
  • 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
    • Nine paid holidays per year
    • Nine paid sick days per year accrued on a payroll basis
    • 2 weeks of vacation accrued on a payroll basis

Shift times:

  • Full-time, part-time and PRN (as needed) positions
  • Three shifts, float positions may be available
    • 1st shift (7a - 3p)
    • 2nd shift (3p - 11p) with generous $3 differential
    • 3rd shift (11p - 7a) with generous $2 differential
  • $2 weekend incentive for working weekend shifts

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