AbbeHealth Direct Support Professional (Iowa City)

Responsibilities

• Aware of department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse.
• Bridges any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of department or administrative staff.
• Conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the organization's commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity.
• Cultivates a safe, supportive and professional relationship with consumers with a chronic mental illness and/or other disabilities.
• Develops measurable goals for those consumers, establishing service plans based on consumer needs and desires.
• Provides skill teaching and assisting with daily living in a residential setting.
• Documents goal progress and relevant personal interventions in an objective, clear and brief manner.
• Demonstrates a positive cooperative attitude, flexibility, and a willingness to change to meet department goals.
• Performs additional duties as may be assigned to ensure complete service to all customers.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency required.
• Mental health and/or other disability experience preferred.
• Valid Drivers License Required.