Community Support Specialist - Eyerly Ball
Company: UnityPoint Health
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
OverviewTo provide or arrange for the provision of services
necessary to enable consumers to live, work and recreate in the
community environment. The Community Support Specialist shall
assist consumers with monitoring mental health symptoms,
transportation, supportive relationships, and communication with
other providers. Assisting also in attending appointments and
obtaining medications, crisis intervention and development of a
crisis plan and development and coordination of natural mental
health support systems. Why UnityPoint Health?
Commitment to our Team - For the
third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150
Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our
commitment to our team members.Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you
Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by
uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right
for the people we serve.Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards
program offers benefits options that align with your needs and
priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.Diversity, Equity
and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a
voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or
sexual orientation.Development - We believe equipping you with
support and development opportunities is an essential part of
delivering a remarkable employment experience.Community Involvement
- Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of
the people and communities we serve.Visit to hear more from our
team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to
work.ResponsibilitiesClient Service*Assess the needs of clients and
develop goals that will allow them to achieve the greatest level of
independence in their community.*Work with clients and other team
members to creatively explore alternatives to hospitalization,
higher level of care, homelessness and incarceration.*Provide
skills teaching that leads to greater independence.*Advocate for
clients to help meet their needs, desires and best
interests.*Utilize critical thinking in making independent
judgements and maintain responsibility and accountability for
service provided.*Knowledge of the effects of mental illness and
the ability to relate respectfully to clients with a wide range of
abilities and diagnoses.*Ability to meet clients in their homes or
in public places with ability to drive safely, and a willingness to
transport clients in own vehicle.*Possess teamwork skills including
problem solving, cooperation, negotiating, etc.*Meet established
revenue targets.*Continue professional development and involvement
in professional activities that enhance service provision.
Documentation*Complete all documentation within established
guidelines.*Ability to prioritize client need and to complete
required written documentation.*Demonstrate an understanding of all
funder and accreditation standards.*Track and document monthly
outcome objectives.QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's Degree
preferred Human Services or related field. Experience: One year
with population served preferred License(s)/Certification(s): Valid
driver's license and insurance when driving any vehicle for
work-related reasons. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to speak,
read and write fluent English. Ability to read and comprehend
common terminology of the mental health field.Ability to enter
documentation in an EHR and use Microsoft Office. Ability to
effectively present information and respond to questions from
clients, medical professionals, management, staff and the public.
- Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;
- Department: Community Support Services;
- Shift: M-F 8-4:30;
- Job ID: 145495;
Keywords: UnityPoint Health, Waterloo , Community Support Specialist - Eyerly Ball, Other , Des Moines, Iowa
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