About this role
Description
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 nurture an inclusive culture and a learning-based work environment to our employees. Apply now to learn more!
Job Types: Full Time
Schedule: Three 12-hour days (FT36), one on call day OR Four 12-hour days (FT48), no on call day
Night Shift: 3 shifts available
- Sunday, Monday and Tuesday 7pm-7am + Friday 24hr on call
- Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7pm-7am + Sunday 24hr on call
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7pm-7am (no on-call)
Mandatory weekend availability and experience working with clients with mental health diagnoses
Pay: Weekdays -19.50/hr & Weekends $29.25
Benefits:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401k
- PTO
What You Do:
- Understand Chronic Mental Illness and symptomology and be able to adjust intervention strategies
- Assess and implement 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 clients 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
Requirements
- 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 ran by Candeo
- Possess a motor vehicle that meets the required operational and maintenance guidelines