Children's Community Living Lead - Storm Lake

Hope Haven Inc. • Storm Lake, IA

12d • $20 - $25

About The Position

Hope Haven is seeking an experienced Human Services candidate to lead a Community Living team serving children in Storm Lake. This full-time position includes day and evening hours and every other weekend. The Lead develops and trains staff, supports a warm and engaging learning environment for clients and families, and promotes positive, forward-thinking communication. The role also supports clients’ choices, daily routines, living skills, health needs, and person-centered services. The position includes on-call responsibilities and physical duties related to maintenance, recreation, transfers, and behavioral procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Computer literacy or basic computer skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions in staff and programming matters.
• Pass the required medication administration course.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain an Iowa type C license; must be insurable under the company’s insurance.
• Pass a health assessment at hire and maintain current health assessments as required by regulations.
• Clear all applicable background checks required by service standards.
• Reliable transportation.
• Provide proof of state-minimum automobile insurance coverage.
• Ability to work with children with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral concerns, supporting daily living as directed by each person’s individual plan.
• Physical strength and flexibility to assist with indoor and outdoor maintenance.
• Physical mobility to walk, stoop, stand, sit, and climb steps.
• Physical strength to assist individuals with transfers according to Hope Haven policy and to restrain individuals as outlined in behavioral procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in a Human Services field.
• Two years of experience in Human Services.

Responsibilities

• Help develop an environment that maximizes each client’s choice and ability in daily routines and living skills.
• Supervise and evaluate staff performance.
• Develop staff schedules and adjust them to meet programming needs.
• Conduct weekly staff meetings and submit meeting minutes.
• Review staff expenses before submission and review and approve timekeeping.
• Assist with developing and implementing person-centered services and complete monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Assist with initial client orientation and coordinate skills assessments before the 30-day staffing.
• Provide support and training to individuals as specified in their service plans.
• Help individuals arrange appointments to address physical and mental health needs.
• Promote positive communication and working relationships with team members and the community.
• Be on call for concerns and emergencies.
• Follow safety procedures and promote safety among employees and people served.
• Cover extra shifts when needed and come in early or stay late when school schedules change.
• Help ensure the home and property are kept in good repair.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage through Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Free $15,000 term life insurance policy.
• 403(b) retirement plan with an 8% employer match after one year.
• Flexible spending account for pretax medical and dependent-care reimbursements.
• Supplemental accident, critical illness, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and voluntary life benefits.
• Paid time off and Temporary Medical Leave.
• Holidays based on employment status.
• Bereavement leave.
• Military leave.
• Jury duty leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• FMLA leave.
• Student Loan Forgiveness through the PSLF Program.
• BVU Partnership Educational Benefits.
• Pay on Demand with Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED