Direct Support Staff - Residential Facility​/HAB Program

Overview

JOIN OUR TEAM! Vera French is looking for Direct Support Staff to help support our clients by teaching daily living skills, providing protective oversight and promoting physical and emotional health. This may include teaching a client how to ride the bus, proper hygiene, taking them to appointments, and more. The Direct Support Staff are essential members of the team and responsible for providing care and support.

This job is very rewarding.

Note:

schedule is generally every other weekend.

• Provide appropriate interventions to teach or maintain client s skills dependent upon client needs
• Provide protective oversight and supervision
• Document services and communicate regularly with others to ensure continuity of care
• Work with clients on various goals
• Transport clients to appointments, jobs, and more
• Assist with daily activities
• Ensuring safety and fostering a supportive environment

• High school graduate or equivalent (GED) is required.
• Every other weekend availability
• 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

• Full-time, part-time and PRN (as needed) positions
• Three shifts, float positions may be available
• 1st shift (7a - 3p) with $1 differential
• 2nd shift (3p - 11p) with $3 differential
• 3rd shift (11p - 7a) with $2 differential
• Weekends with $2 differential

• 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 including CPR, Medication Management and other trainings through our learning management system. Vera French also offers Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Repayment programs after one year of employment.

• 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 (eligible after one year of service)
• Supplemental Critical Illness and Accident Coverage through Mutual of Omaha
• Paid time off including paid holidays, sick/vacation accrual

I 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 s designated health practitioner.

I 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. I authorize release of this information by the appropriate agencies to the investigating service.

I authorize and give permission for the individuals listed as references to provide written information and/or verbally discuss my background with Vera French Community Mental Health Center, or any of its affiliates. This authorization 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 for dismissal, even if an offer has been made to me and I have been hired.