Direct Support Transport - Vera French Community Mental Health Center : Job Details

JOIN OUR TEAM!The Direct Support Transport will provide Habilitation services to assigned clients in accordance with the client's service plan. The primary role of the Direct Support Transport is to transport residents to appointments, activities, and other community events scheduled to promote physical and emotional health. Provides protective oversight and supervision during assigned shifts, and is responsible for documentation of services and progress toward goals. Works as Direct Support Staff when no appointments scheduled and completes all tasks for this position. Contributes to the interdisciplinary team process and makes recommendations as necessary. . This job is very rewarding. Note: schedule is generally every other weekend.WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Transport clients as needed for various reasons.
• Stay abreast of regulations and procedures for each service provided.
• Provide appropriate interventions to teach clients skills involving activities of daily living, community integration, functional, social, advocacy, and skills to promote physical and emotional health.
• Facilitate client group learning and support activities as assigned in order to meet the needs of the client as well as client interests, and goals as defined by the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor clients' ability to take medication independently and/or passes medications according to physician's orders and reports any side effects.
• Provide protective oversight and supervision to clients for the duration of assigned shift, according to needs of each client, as outlined in their service plan.
• Participate in development and enforcement of restrictions and rules according to clients' treatment plans, and within Habilitation rules and Vera French policies and procedures

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent is required. Bachelor's degree in Human Services field is preferred.

Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience working with the long term mentally ill population preferred.
• Must have a good driving record with the ability to be covered under Vera French's automobile insurance policy.
• Excellent written & verbal communications skills required.
• A valid driver's license REQUIRED 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
• 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
  • Paid holidays, sick/vacation accrual

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

NOTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUIRE A MEDICAL EXAMINATIONI hereby certify that, if hired, I will disclose any limitations I have that may impact my ability to do the job. I understand that I may also be required to undergo a pre-employment or post-employment medical exam by the VFCMHC' designated health practitioner.NOTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO CONTACT REFERENCES AND CONDUCT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONI understand that I may be subject to a background check, and hereby authorize Vera French Community Mental Health Center, or any of its affiliates, to investigate my background to determine any and all information of concern as to my record, whether the same is of record or not, and I release employers and persons named in my application from all liability for any damages on account of his/her furnishing said information.Additionally, you are hereby authorized to make any investigation of my personal history, educational background, military record,motor vehicle records, criminal records, and credit history through an investigative or credit agency or bureau of your choice. Iauthorize the release of this information by the appropriate agencies to the investigating service. I authorize and give permission forthe individuals listed as references to provide written information and/or verbally discuss my background with Vera FrenchCommunity Mental Health Center, or any of its affiliates.This authorization, in original or copy form, shall be valid for this and any future reports and updates that may be required.I understand that passing the background check is a condition of employment. A negative background check can be grounds fordismissal, even if an offer has been made to me and I have been hired.