CNA/Direct Support Counselor House Lead - Fort Dodge - 1st shift

Come join us at ELEVATE, where our goal is to set the bar higher. We are a group of deeply committed people working together to provide each member-client with the services and assistance they need for meaningful progress in leading their best life. Our mission is to elevate care by serving our members when, where, and how best meets their needs for recovery.

Position Summary:

The Intensive Residential Support Home (IRSH) provides intensive community-based services for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID), mental health needs, and complex behavioral health supports. Our program works to enhance the quality of life for individuals with ID, mental health needs, and complex behavioral health supports by utilizing positive behavioral supports, multi-model clinical assessments, and other therapeutic tools.

**This position requires regular travel throughout the service area (mileage reimbursed) and on-call responsibilities**

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide In-Ratio

• Review MAR daily

• On-Call Rotation

• Ensure all daily documentation is completed / Review all Documentation / QA Spreadsheet

• Daily triage

• Be the lead for all staff on the floor

• Ensure daily schedules are followed

• Ensure meds are given accurately and signed off for – Daily MAR Review

• Complete all incident reports and give them to Director.

• Check and ensure all medications are refilled for clients timely

• Assist in training new staff

• Assist with making appointments and attending appointments if needed.

• Monthly Leadership Meeting

• Report any personnel issues to House Supervisor

• Other duties as assigned

Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans (must work 32 hours or more)

• Vacation plan

• 401K plan

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Counseling, or another human service field with 2 years’ experience working with people who have ID and mental health and/or challenging behavior needs is acceptable and supervisory experience.

OR

• 4 years’ experience working with people who have ID and mental health and/or challenging behavior needs is acceptable and supervisory experience.

CNA with experience working with behavioral health plans and those with behavioral health needs encouraged to apply

ELEVATE is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for all employment, free from discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preferences, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.