What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Professional position at Radiant Health?
Job Details
Job Location
Stepping Stone - Marion, IN
Description
Are you passionate about making a difference in mental health? Radiant Health, a premier community mental health center serving Grant and Blackford Counties in Indiana, is on the lookout for a dedicated and enthusiastic Direct Care Professional to join our compassionate team. At Radiant Health, we are committed to delivering exceptional mental health services and fostering a culture of care and well-being. If you're an experienced professional ready to contribute to our mission and support individuals in their journey to mental wellness, we'd love to hear from you!
Direct Care Professionals are responsible for teaching skills in the areas of daily functioning, self-care, and home management with the clients. Work with clients in the assigned Supervised Group Living Home with administrative assistance and clinical intervention available 24 hours daily. Employee shall function in compliance with all organizational policies and procedures as well as local, state, and federal regulations.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalency required
- Documented competence in understanding severe and persistent mental illnesses and establishing therapeutic communication and interactions preferred.
- Competency to teach and demonstrate day-to-day living skills to adult clients.
- Has or be willing to obtain CPR Certification.
- Have and maintain a valid Indiana driver's license and proof of automobile insurance upon demand.
- Able to work variable work hours to accommodate specific staffing needs.
- Must have sight and hearing to be able to observe client behavior and communicate with clients; must have own automobile to drive to and be ambulatory to visit the clients in their home, when necessary, which may involve climbing stairs.
- Patience and empathy with the ability to accept clients at their level of functioning.
- Able to uphold professional standards as a representative of the organization.
