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PACT Vocational Specialist

UnityPoint Health

Des Moines, IA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accreditation Standards, CPR Certification, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Customer Training, Customer/Client Research, Driver's License, English Language, First Aid, Healthcare, Homeless Services, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Medical Record System, Medication Administration, Medications, Microsoft Office, Negotiation Skills, On Call, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Quality of Care, Sales Management, Set Goals, Social Work, Sociology, Team Player, Telephone Triage, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Des Moines, IA
POSTED
Today
Overview

Provide direct, client-centered services to individuals served by the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team using an evidence-based ACT model. Deliver comprehensive, wraparound support to address individualized goals related to mental and physical health, housing, employment, and social needs. Additionally, provide vocational support to clients and collaborate with team members to coordinate and meet employment-related goals.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few:
  • Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
  • Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
  • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

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.
• Provide skills teaching to clients and work with them and other team members to creatively explore alternatives to hospitalization, higher level of care, homelessness and incarceration.
• 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.
• Ability to receive medication management certificate within first 3 months of hire to be able to administer medications to clients in their homes and in the community while keeping medication manager certificate for duration of employment.
• Ability to be available for on-call shifts for evenings and weekends which includes carrying the 24 hours on-call client crisis line and delivering medications as well as providing crisis triage services via phone an potential on scene.
• Continue professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance service provision.

Vocational supports:
• Provide multiple-stage individual and group treatment in the office and in community settings to develop a trusting relationship with clients so that they may more freely discuss mental health and physical health and the effect on employment and job seeking.
• May participate in setting treatment goals and plans with clients to prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment.
• Coordinate with outside agencies to provide additional vocational supports for clients who may need additional training or support with employment (ie. Goodwill, Vocational Rehab, Work force Development etc).
• Participate in the provision of rehabilitation services.
• Provide education to clients and coworkers regarding barriers for individuals with mental illness in preparing for, obtaining, and maintaining employment.
• Provide resources to team members and clients in the area of employment.
• Assist in advocating for clients who may need accommodations for obtaining and maintaining employment.

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 required, including a minimum of 30 semester hours (or equivalent quarter hours) in a human services field such as sociology, social work, counseling, psychology, or a closely related discipline.

Experience:
Demonstrated experience working with individuals diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness is required.

Licenses & Certifications:
  • Valid driver's license required for any work-related driving responsibilities
  • Ability to obtain a Medication Manager Certification within three (3) months of hire
  • Ability to obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certification
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Working knowledge of mental health terminology and practices
  • Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to communicate effectively with clients, healthcare professionals, colleagues, and the general public
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to present information clearly and respond thoughtfully to questions

Additional Requirements:
Ability to safely and effectively use standard tools and equipment necessary to perform essential job functions.

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