Community Support Specialist - Ames, United States - UnityPoint Health

UnityPoint Health Ames, United States

1 week ago

Description

Overview

To provide or arrange for the provision of services necessary to enable consumers to live, work and recreate in thecommunity 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.

Sign on Bonus eligible $5,000

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.

Responsibilities

Client 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.

Qualifications

Education: 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.

Medical Support Specialist

2 weeks ago

Adecco Ames, United States

Job Description · Job DescriptionThe Medical Support Specialist determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, management of donor adverse events, review of laboratory test results, donor notification of unsuitable test results. The Medical Support Specialist works under the dire ...
Community Support Specialist

1 week ago

UnityPoint Health Ames, United States

To provide or arrange for the provision of services necessary to enable consumers to live, work and recreate in thecommunity environment. The Community Support Specialist shall assist consumers with monitoring mental health symptoms, transportation, supportive relationships, and ...
Community Support Specialist

1 week ago

UnityPoint Health Ames, United States

Overview To provide or arrange for the provision of services necessary to enable consumers to live, work and recreate in thecommunity environment. The Community Support Specialist shall assist consumers with monitoring mental health symptoms, transportation, supportive relationsh ...
Technical Support Specialist

1 week ago

Iowa State University Ames, United States

Position Title:Technical Support Specialist · Job Group:Professional & Scientific · Required Minimum Qualifications:High School diploma or equivalent · Preferred Qualifications:Advanced degree in a technical field with experience in maintaining systems and applications. · Experie ...
Cyclone Support Specialist

1 month ago

Iowa State University Ames, United States

· Position Title: · Cyclone Support SpecialistJob Group: · Professional & Scientific · Required Minimum Qualifications: · Bachelor's degree · Preferred Qualifications: · Experience in Social Work, Healthcare, Case Management, Education, Customer Service, or other fields invo ...
Support Specialist

2 weeks ago

Hy-Vee Grimes, United States

At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise "a helpful smile in every aisle" and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other. · Job Description: · We have openings in the Information Technology ...
IT Support Specialist

5 days ago

MITTERA Des Moines, United States

Summary · The IT Support Specialist maintains computer equipment and services utilized by all employees and operations of the organization, providing technical support and ensuring the whole company runs smoothly. · Essential Responsibilities · Provide first-level support to s ...
IT Support Specialist

1 week ago

The Waldinger Corporation Des Moines, United States

The Waldinger Corporation, a growing Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Sheet Metal industry leader, is adding an IT Support Specialist - EnterpriseApplications to our teamAdministers new user setup and ongoing support for MFS (Penta Mobile) technicians. Provides daily support ...
IT Support Specialist

4 days ago

MITTERA Des Moines, United States

This is a hybrid role in Des Moines, Iowa. · Summary · The IT Support Specialist maintains computer equipment and services utilized by all employees and operations of the organization, providing technical support and ensuring the whole company runs smoothly. · Essential Respo ...
Support Services Specialist

1 week ago

Hy-Vee, Inc. West Des Moines, United States Full time

Description · : We have openings in the Information Technology Department for a Support Services Specialist to be based out of the Technology & Innovation Center in Grimes, IA. The Support Services team is responsible for supporting software/hardware/network technologies in Hy- ...
Technology Support Specialist

2 days ago

Ballard Community School District Huxley, United States

Technology Support Specialist JobID: 301 · + Position Type: · Technology/ Computer Technician · + Date Posted: · 6/18/2024 · + Location: · Administration Office · POSITION: Technology Support Specialist · TERMS: 12 month contract · REPORTS TO: Director of Technology · Q ...
Implementation Support Specialist

4 days ago

FullCount Ankeny, United States

FullCount is seeking a new team member. Our Implementation and Support Specialists are a critical element to the overall success of our team and are instrumental in meeting the needs of our customers. · As an Implementation and Support Specialist you will work with a variety of ...
Desktop Support Specialist

19 hours ago

Strategic Staffing Solutions Des Moines, United States

We are building a team of Desktop Support Technicians to support our health care customer in Des Moines, IA Please read all of the following before applying. Please only local candidates to Iowa apply. · 7 months+ · W2 only, no c to c · M-F 8-5, on site in Des Moines, IA. No remo ...
Specialist for Occupational Safety

3 weeks ago

Skyline Enterprises Ames, United States

Join us in driving the ecological change with Ames · We are currently seeking a specialist in occupational safety (m/f/d) for our branch in Southern Bavaria/Baden-Württemberg. · Your responsibilities · You will work closely with the occupational safety department of the group and ...
Tax clerk

3 weeks ago

Radiant Innovations Ames, United States

Baker Tilly offers a wide range of individual and innovative consulting services in the areas of Audit & Advisory, Tax, Legal, and Consulting with more than employees in 145 countries. In Germany, Baker Tilly is one of the largest partnership-led consulting firms with 1,330 emplo ...
Resident Physician

3 weeks ago

Horizon Dynamics Ames, United States

Job Description · We are looking for dedicated assistant doctors for visceral surgery (m/f/d) for a renowned hospital specializing in comprehensive care in the Frankfurt area. · About the Hospital · The hospital has over 700 beds, is an academic teaching hospital, and is locat ...
Senior Annuity Support Specialist

4 days ago

Megastar Advisors Des Moines, United States

We are currently seeking a dedicated and driven Senior Annuity Support Specialist to join our team. The Senior Annuity Support Specialist role is responsible for assisting agents throughout the sales process. To be successful, you must have a can-do attitude, think outside the bo ...
Implementation and Support Specialist

2 weeks ago

365 Retail Markets Ankeny, United States

FullCount is seeking a new team member. Our Implementation and Support Specialists are a critical element to the overall success of our team and are instrumental in meeting the needs of our customers. · As an Implementation and Support Specialist you will work with a variety of ...
Machine Support Specialist

2 weeks ago

Sage Ag Inc San Francisco, United States Permanent

Machine Support Specialist Sage Ag Inc. is currently seeking hardworking, self-motivated, & detailed oriented individuals who are passionate about agriculture & machinery. Through this position, you will be working with a major agricultural machinery manufacturer providing suppor ...
IT Technical Support Specialist

18 hours ago

The Printer Inc Des Moines, United States

Job Type · Full-time · Description · TPI is a full service printer specializing in complex variable data printing in the gaming industry. We are a privately held company that has been in business for over 40 years. TPI is always looking for committed, hard working, self-motivat ...