Intensive Support Professional- shift

Intensive Support Professional – 12‑hour shift (7 AM–7 PM)

At Candeo we are looking for team members who are passionate and empathetic towards others and truly want to make a difference by caring and empowering those in need. Candeo is a non‑profit focused on helping, supporting, and teaching people to live their best lives. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive culture and a learning‑based work environment for our employees.

• Understand chronic mental illness and symptomology and adjust intervention strategies accordingly.
• Assess and implement client’s Life Plan.
• Obtain and maintain required HCBS and mental‑health training.
• Follow safety practices and procedures.
• Work effectively within a team.
• Respect the client’s right to privacy and confidentiality requirements of Candeo.
• Attend organizational and client‑specific training and provide input and perspective.
• Comply with documentation policies by submitting accurate and timely paperwork, including progress notes, timesheets, expense logs and other required reports.
• Support Candeo’s mission to inspire clients to achieve their personal goals.
• Educate the client about consequences and management of symptoms and decisions.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of mental health and/or dual diagnosis experience.
• Valid Iowa driver’s license.
• Proof of Iowa vehicle insurance coverage in your name.
• Valid cell phone and address.
• High level of literacy in spoken and written English.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft software and applications.
• General understanding of mental‑health supports.
• Pass all required training.
• Set appropriate staff/client boundaries.
• Understand and respond to client mental‑health crises.
• Understand local community resources.
• Work successfully unsupervised.
• Negotiate and handle conflict as needed.
• Travel counties served by Candeo.
• Pass all background checks conducted by Candeo.
• Possess a motor vehicle that meets required operational and maintenance guidelines.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.

Schedule:

Three 12‑hour days (7 AM–7 PM) plus one on‑call day.
Day shift: 7 AM–7 PM.
Mandatory weekend availability.

Weekend pay: $29.25/hr.
Weekday pay: $19.50/hr.

Location:

Johnston, IA.