Direct Support Staff - Residential Facility / HAB Program

Job Description

Job Description

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.WHAT YOU'LL DO:Provide appropriate interventions to teach or maintain client's skills dependent upon client needsProvide protective oversight and supervision Document services and communicate regularly with others to ensure continuity of careWork with clients on various goalsTransport clients to appointments, jobs, and moreAssist with daily activitiesEnsuring safety and fostering a supportive environmentWHAT YOU'LL NEED: 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 insurabilityAbility to pass a pre-employment physical with a drug and alcohol screenPrevious experience working with the chronically mentally ill population preferredShift times: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 differential3rd shift (11p - 7a) with $2 differentialWeekends with $2 differentialWHAT WE OFFER:Benefits & PerksMedical Insurance through UnitedHealthcareDental and Vision Insurance through Delta DentalEmployer-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability through Mutual of OmahaSupplemental Life and Short-Term Disability options401(k) Retirement Plan3% employer contribution (vested on day one)25% match on employee contributions up to 6%Paid Time Off9 Paid Holidays9 Paid Sick Days2 Weeks of Vacation1 Vera French DayApply Today! 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.