We use cookies. Find out more about it here. By continuing to browse this site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
#alert
Back to search results
New

Direct Support Professional

UnityPoint Health
$15.87/Hr.-$23.81/Hr.
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Iowa, Cedar Rapids
317 7th Avenue Southeast (Show on map)
Feb 03, 2025
  • Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services
  • FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
  • Department: Community Homes
  • Shift: Monday through Friday 8am-430pm
  • Job ID: 159900

UnityPoint Health Information

Why UnityPoint Health?

Commitment to our Team - We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an 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.

  • Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.
  • You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind.
  • We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.

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.

Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org


Overview

Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services - Non-nursing;

FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

Department: CR IHH/Penn

Shift: Monday-Friday Days

AbbeHealth Services - is a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health and aging services that help individuals achieve their optimum levels of independence and success.


Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Is aware of department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (eg. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of department or administrative staff.
  • Purposefully conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the organization's commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity.
  • Cultivates a safe, supportive and professional relationship with consumers with a chronic mental illness and/or other disabilities.
  • Develops measurable goals for those consumers, establishing service plans based on consumer needs and desires.
  • Provides skill teaching and assisting with daily living in a residential setting.
  • Documentation of goal progress and relevant personal interventions in an objective, clear and brief manner.
  • Demonstrates a positive cooperative attitude, flexibility, and a willingness to change to meet department goals.
  • Performs additional duties as may be assigned to ensure complete service to all customers.

Qualifications

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Education

High School diploma or equivalency required.

Qualifications/Experience

No experience necessary, mental health and/or other disability experience preferred.

Valid Drivers License Required

Applied = 0

(web-6f6965f9bf-j5kl7)