Community Living Lead - Spirit Lake
About The Position
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. Community Living Lead Our Community Living teams are growing, and we need experienced Human Services candidates to lead them! This position guides the lifeblood of what we do; our Leads develop and train our staff, help create a warm, engaging, learning environment for clients and their families, and promote positive, forward-thinking communication. Our Leads are an important part of our mission. While this job does have a few physical requirements (when assisting with general indoor and outdoor maintenance as well as our recreational activities), expect your heart to most of the heavy lifting; this job requires compassion, patience, love, faith, and a warm, exuberant attitude.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/ GED or 2 years' experience in Human Services.
- 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
- Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to acquire an Iowa type “C” license and be 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.
- Ability to work with children with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and behavior concerns, providing support in all aspects of daily living as directed by each persons’ individual plan.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing an environment that maximizes each client’s choice and ability in all their daily routines and living skills.
- Develop schedules making adjustments as indicated by programming needs.
- Supervise and evaluate staff according to their performance
- Conduct weekly staff meetings, submitting staff meeting minutes
- Review all staff expenses prior to submission
- Review and approve timekeeper.
- Assist with the development and implementation of the person-centered services, including completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Provide the support and training to individuals as identified in their service plan.
- Ensure that the individual’s physical and mental health needs are being cared for by assisting the individual in arranging necessary appointments.
- Follow all safety procedures and promote safety among employees and persons served.
- Assure the home and property is kept in good repair
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
