Intensive Support Professional- shift

Job Summary

At Candeo we are looking for team members who are passionate and empathetic towards others and truly want to make a difference by caring and empowering those in need. Candeo is a non‑profit that is focused on helping, supporting, and teaching people to live their best lives. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive culture and a learning‑based work environment for our employees.

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Full‑time

Three 12‑hour days, one on‑call day OR Four 12‑hour days, no on‑call day
Night shift – 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Weekend availability and experience working with clients with mental health diagnoses.

Weekdays – $19.50 per hour
Weekends – $29.25 per hour

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short‑Term Disability & Long‑Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off

• Understand chronic mental illness and symptomology and be able to adjust intervention strategies
• Assess and implement the client’s Life Plan
• Obtain and maintain required HCBS and Mental Health training
• Follow safety practices and procedures
• Work effectively within a team
• Respect the client’s right to privacy and the confidentiality requirements of Candeo
• Attend organizational and client‑specific training and provide input and perspective
• Comply with documentation policies by submitting accurate and timely paperwork, including progress notes, timesheets, expense logs and other required reports.
• Support Candeo’s mission to inspire clients to achieve their personal goals
• Educate the client about the consequences and management of both decisions and symptoms
• Other duties assigned as needed

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two years of mental health and/or dual diagnosis experience
• Valid Iowa driver’s license
• Proof of state‑of‑Iowa vehicle insurance coverage in your name
• Valid cell phone and address
• High level of literacy in spoken and written English
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft software and applications
• General understanding of mental health supports
• Pass all required training
• Set appropriate staff/client boundaries
• Understand and adjust to client mental health crisis
• Learn working knowledge of the community
• Work successfully, unsupervised
• Negotiate and handle conflict as necessary
• Travel in counties served by Candeo
• Pass all background checks run by Candeo
• Possess a motor vehicle that meets the required operational and maintenance guidelines