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Why UnityPoint Health
Commitment to our Team Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers 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 whats 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 youre 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 longterm disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your fourlegged 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 purposeto 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
Overview
To assist clients in moving toward client defined recovery by providing skill building feedback motivation and support. Providing a safe structured nurturing environment that assists clients to meet their psychiatric medical and daily living needs.
Responsibilities
Client Service
Assist and provide treatment goal development per the treatment plan and according to the needs
of clients and assist in the develop goals that will allow them to achieve the greatest level of
independence in their community.
Share information with program supervisors regarding significant events and/or client responses
that vary from their baseline as it relates to their treatment plan.
Advocate for clients to help meet their needs desires and interests.
Advocate for clients during community integration activities appointments or anytime in the
community.
Provide a safe structured nurturing environment that assists clients to meet their psychiatric
medical and daily needs.
Encourage client independence by assisting with a wide variety of daily living skills.
Provide medication administration following the established rules of medication administration.
Transport clients to community outings appointments and as part of their treatment plan.
Arrive to work on time and work as scheduled.
Documentation
Complete all documentation timely accurately and within established guidelines.
Ensure all service documentation meets all established billing requirements.
Complete incident reports timely accurately and within established guidelines.
Record any contacts with parents guardians care coordinators or any other stakeholders.
Complete all medication administration documentation thoroughly.
Qualifications
Education: High School diploma or GED Required. Associates Degree in Social Services or related field preferred.
Experience: Preferred experience working with the population served.
License(s)/Certification(s): Maintain a valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for workrelated reasons. Adult CPR First Aid and Mandatory Dependent Adult Abuse certification. Successful completion of a Medication Management course that is approved by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals and/or HCBS within sixmonths of hire.
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 solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables. Must possess good interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure. Ability to remain emotionally neutral when intervening with clients. Ability to establish and maintain boundaries with clients. Must enjoy working with people.
Other: Support and abide by departmental and agency policies and procedures. Perform job in safe manner insuring safety for self team members and residents. Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
