Direct Care Professional
Radiant Health
Summary
Direct Care Professionals are responsible for teaching skills in the areas of daily functioning, self-care, and home management with clients. Employees work with clients in the assigned Supervised Group Living Home, with administrative assistance and clinical intervention available 24 hours daily. Employees shall function in compliance with all organizational policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal regulations.
Job description
To support a safe and healthy environment for the individuals we serve and for one another, all employees of Radiant Health are required to comply with organizational health and infection prevention requirements as a condition of employment. This includes providing documentation of immunization status, completing required health screenings, and adhering to communicable disease prevention protocols applicable to the role and work environment. Radiant Health will review requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable federal and state law.
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.
Requirements
- 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.
Company overview
Radiant Health is a comprehensive mental health care provider based in Marion, Indiana, serving as a trusted community partner for over a century. The organization offers a wide range of mental wellness and educational services, including individual and family care, school-based services, acute and specialized treatments, addiction care, and court-related services. With 201-500 employees, Radiant Health operates as a century-old provider committed to lighting the path toward better mental health outcomes for individuals and families throughout Indiana. Their services encompass specialized care programs, domestic violence support, drug court services, and community-based interventions through their Radiant House facility. The organization emphasizes a holistic approach to mental health, focusing on creating brighter futures through compassionate care, evidence-based treatments, and community partnerships. Radiant Health maintains a 24/7 Rapid Response Center and crisis hotline, demonstrating their commitment to accessible mental health support for all community members.