Job description

Hope Haven is an accredited resource for disability services and advocacy. We offer service programs and support to meet a broad range of needs for children, adults, and families – from physical, mental, and intellectual to residential, vocational, and spiritual. The Children's Assistant Lead will provide support and training to individuals and assure physical and mental needs are being cared for. The lead assistant will also ensure overall safety of persons served.

Benefits: (contingent on hours scheduled and eligibility requirements) • Health Insurance coverage by Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield • Free $15,000 Term Life Insurance Policy • 403B Retirement Plan with 8% employer match after one year • Flex Spending – put aside pretax dollars used for medical & dependent care reimbursement. • Supplemental Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Voluntary Life. • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Temporary Medical Leave (TML) • Holidays based on status of employment • Bereavement Leave • Military Leave • Jury Duty • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) • Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF Program) • BVU Partnership Educational Benefits • Pay on Demand with Dayforce Wallet Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Ensure the development and implementation of community living programs by developing an environment that maximizes each person’s ability to succeed in their daily routines and living skills.

2. Provide support and training to individuals as identified in the service plan, and complete all assigned documentation. 3. Assure individuals physical and mental needs are being cared for, which includes personal care as needed, such as bathing and toileting.

4. Assist individuals in arranging necessary appointments and transportation and assure the appropriate documentation has been completed. 5. Assist the individuals in planning and implementing individual or small group, social and recreational activities.

6. Assist in QA documentation is completed for daily logs by ensuring documentation completed accurately according to program policies. 7. Assist in hiring, orientation, and training of all instructors regarding programming, routines, etc.

8. Ensure all records are kept up to date in the client’s electronic file. 9. Be awake on all shift times including overnight shifts.

10. Perform cleaning and maintenance tasks in the setting as outlined on the cleaning and maintenance schedule. 11. Attend the 12 hours of required In-Service each year.

12. Be available to cover extra shifts when needed and to come in early or stay late should school be dismissed early or have a late start. 13. Assure the individual develops a safety plan that is reviewed on a quarterly basis.

14. Complete Emergency Drills and Safety Checks as assigned. Qualifications: 1. Require physical strength and flexibility to assist the individuals with outdoor and indoor maintenance 2.

Requires physical mobility to walk, stoop, stand, sit, and climb steps. 3. Requires the physical strength to assist individuals in transferring as per Hope Haven policy. Physical Requirements: • BA or BS degree in Human Services field and/or 2 years' experience in Human Services are preferred or one year of case management experience on working with persons with development and/or psychiatric disabilities.

• Good communication (verbal and written), organizational and leadership skills • Computer literate or have basic knowledge computer skills • Ability to make sound decisions in all staff and programming matters • Take and pass required medication administration course • Ability to complete Hope Haven University courses and/or required orientation training and all other agency requirements. • Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to acquire an Iowa type “C” license and be an insurable driver with our insurance company. • Ability to pass a health assessment at time of hire and ability to maintain up to date health assessment as requested per regulations. • Clearance from all applicable background checks as required by service standards.
• Reliable Transportation. • Provide proof of state minimum automobile insurance coverage. If this all sounds like a good fit, you are here for a reason. Apply today.

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and scheduling. And you’ll be able to put your gifts to good use, which comes with its own amazing rewards.

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