Are you passionate about helping others live their best lives? Vera French is looking for a caring, dependable, and motivated Lead Direct Support Staff member to provide support and skill-building services to individuals in residential, home, and community settings.
As a Lead Direct Support Staff, you will:
Support individuals in developing and maintaining daily living skills
Teach and reinforce social, functional, advocacy, and community integration skills
Facilitate group learning and support activities
Train and mentor new Direct Support Staff
Provide supervision and protective oversight
Document services and communicate with team members to ensure quality care
Assist with implementing house rules that support client goals and independence
Transport clients to appointments, jobs, and community activities
High school diploma or GED required
Bachelor's degree in a Human Services-related field preferred
Availability to work every other weekend
Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug, and alcohol screening
Previous experience working with individuals with chronic mental illness is preferred
We are committed to helping our employees succeed through:
CPR Certification
Medication Management Training
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Student Loan Repayment Assistance (available after one year of employment)
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance
Delta Dental and vision insurance
Employer-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability through Mutual of Omaha
Optional supplemental life insurance and short-term disability coverage
Critical Illness and Accident Coverage through MetLife
401(k) with employer contributions and matching
3% employer contribution vested on your first day
25% employer match on employee contributions up to 6%
Nine paid holidays each year
Nine paid sick days annually (accrued per payroll)
Two weeks of vacation (accrued per payroll)
One Vera French Day each year
Make a difference every day while building a rewarding career. Apply today and join a team dedicated to empowering individuals and strengthening our community!
NOTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUIRE A MEDICAL EXAMINATION
I hereby certify that, if hired, I will disclose any limitations I have that may impact my ability to do the job. I understand that I may also be required to undergo a pre-employment or post-employment medical exam by the VFCMHC' designated health practitioner.
NOTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO CONTACT REFERENCES AND CONDUCT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
I understand that I may be subject to a background check, and hereby authorize Vera French Community Mental Health Center, or any of its affiliates, to investigate my background to determine any and all information of concern as to my record, whether the same is of record or not, and I release employers and persons named in my application from all liability for any damages on account of his/her furnishing said information.
Additionally, you are hereby authorized to make any investigation of my personal history, educational background, military record,
motor vehicle records, criminal records, and credit history through an investigative or credit agency or bureau of your choice. I
authorize the release of this information by the appropriate agencies to the investigating service. I authorize and give permission for
the individuals listed as references to provide written information and/or verbally discuss my background with Vera French
Community Mental Health Center, or any of its affiliates.
This authorization, in original or copy form, shall be valid for this and any future reports and updates that may be required.
I understand that passing the background check is a condition of employment. A negative background check can be grounds for
dismissal, even if an offer has been made to me and I have been hired.