Direct Support Professional 1st Shift Lead - Eyerly Ball

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.

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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.

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.