What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Addiction Recovery position at Compass Health Network?
Compensation: $19.00 hourly
Due to critical service need of the communities we serve, we are offering a $250 sign-on bonus.* We are eager to continue to provide quality and compassionate care in our service areas and need you to make this happen!
Our direct support professionals are responsible for supervision of consumers to ensure their safety and well being for our Women and Children's residential recovery center in Columbia, MO. In order to thrive in this role you must be comfortable working closely with people who have an addiction disorder and have a desire to provide excellent client care.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - JOB SPECIFIC::
- Provide group education.
- Transport consumers as necessary.
- Log new medications and store appropriately on unit.
- Observe self-administration of medicine on unit.
- Assist with orientation of new consumers.
- Complete paper and electronic documentation within required time frames
- Supervise/monitor consumers
- Collect and process UD's
- Ensure safety of consumers by appropriately responding to crisis situations as they occur
- Assist client(s) with transportation as clinically indicated. Driving is an essential function of the position
QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma/GED preferred, at least eighteen (18) years of age, a valid drivers license at the time of hire with the ability to obtain and maintain a Class E MO driver’s license by the end of the 60 day introductory period. Good verbal and written communication skills required.
On-site training provided.
Compass Health Network is a nonprofit health care organization offering accessible, comprehensive, & compassionate behavioral health, substance use treatment, family medicine and dental services throughout Missouri. Our network of care includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri. We are both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC). Operating only from the highest ethical and professional standards, we provide access to innovative care designed to meet the health needs of the communities we serve. Our mission is “Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness.”
Why join us?
We believe some of the most passionate people in the world work here. Our dedicated and talented staff are our most valuable asset. We strive to provide a work environment and services that are inclusive for our patients and our employees.
At Compass Health Network, these are just a few of the benefits that we offer as an organization:
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- Advancement opportunities
- Professional development
- Licensure supervision
- Mentor opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Scholarship program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Headspace Access
- Paid time off & Paid Holidays
- NHSC Loan Repayment Participant
We welcome inquiries from qualified individuals who want to be part of a team of hardworking, dedicated and compassionate employees whose work helps us aspire to our vision of full, healthy, productive lives for everyone. We look forward to meeting you!
*Signing bonuses paid as per bonus policy; exclusions may apply.
Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.
Salary : $19
