AbbeHealth Direct Support Professional (Day Program)

Overview

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.

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) Day Program position is responsible for the provision of Home-Based Habilitation skill-based training, support, and/or treatment services to individuals in recovery from a serious mental illness in a group setting. Services are provided in at the Day Program location or community locations. Day Program services are designed to foster the acquisition of skills, positive social behavior, increased independence, personal choice, community participation, and development of social roles and relationships.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. 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.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

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Responsibilities

Facilitates groups and provides skill-based training, support, and interventions to clients in a group setting at the Day Program location or in the community. Services provided are unique to the individual as identified in their person-centered service plan goals. Services provided are unique to the individual as identified in their person-centered service plan goals and may include but are not limited to community participation, development of hobbies and leisure activities, and self-advocacy and self-determination. Participates in client service planning and development of measurable goals based on client needs and desires. Recognizes symptoms of physical and mental illness and performs appropriate interventions, communication, and/or referrals in accordance with the identified crisis plan. Consults with natural and professional supports and community agencies to assist clients with living in the least restrictive setting possible. Advocates for client rights and choice in obtaining needed services. Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings, rounding, and in-services. Participates in and completes all required training by identified due date. Participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programming effectiveness. Completes documentation of services provided accurately, thoroughly, and timely within established guidelines. Ensures documentation meets billing requirements and completes necessary corrections timely as required.

Qualifications

Education

High School diploma or equivalency required.

Associate’s degree in human service-related field preferred.

Qualifications/Experience

No experience necessary, 1 year of mental health and/or other disability experience preferred.

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