Direct Support Staff / Activities Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

JOIN OUR TEAM!

We are looking for a Direct Support/Activities Specialist to join the Vera French Residential team! As the Direct Support/Activities Specialist, you will be responsible for providing rehabilitation and recreation therapy services to Adults with psychiatric disabilities in our Residential treatment programs. The Direct Support/Activities Specialist serves a vital role in teaching residents skills involving activities of daily living, community integration, functional and social skills, and coping skills to promote physical and emotional health. If you are looking to support individuals with mental health challenges, this position may be for you!

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• As the Direct Support/Activities Specialist you will provide protective oversight and supervision to clients based on their needs outlined in their service plan.
• You will provide appropriate interventions to teach residents skills and support their goals.
• Collaborate with the Social Worker to understand and follow the client's activity goals and objectives.
• Relate to residents in constructive and supportive ways that encourage residents to acquire new skills that promote physical and emotional health.
• Facilitate group learning and support activities.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• High School Diploma (GED) required.
• Must obtain Special Olympics Class A certification within 1 year of employment
• Must obtain and maintain CPR certification within 1 year of employment
• A valid driver's license
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical with a drug and alcohol screen
• Previous experience working with the chronically mentally ill population preferred

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
  • UMR - United Health Care 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
  • Employer contribution 3% of annual salary, vested day one
  • Employer matching 25% of every dollar put in by the employee, up to 6%
• 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
  • 9 paid holidays per year
  • 9 paid sick days per year accrued on a payroll basis
  • 2 weeks of vacation accrued on a payroll basis
  • 1 Vera French Day