Community Living Lead - Spirit Lake
About The Position
Hope Haven is an accredited resource for disability services and advocacy, offering programs and support to children, adults, and families across physical, mental, intellectual, residential, vocational, and spiritual needs. The Community Living Lead guides a Community Living team, develops and trains staff, fosters a warm, engaging learning environment for clients and families, and promotes positive, forward-thinking communication. The Lead supports clients’ choices and abilities in daily routines and living skills, oversees staff performance and scheduling, and helps develop and implement person-centered services. The role also supports clients’ health and safety, maintains the home and property, and completes required staff and client documentation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, or two years of experience in Human Services.
- Computer literacy or basic computer skills.
- Ability to make sound decisions in staff and programming matters.
- Complete and pass the required medication administration course.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to acquire an Iowa type “C” license; must be an insurable driver with the company’s insurance provider.
- Pass a health assessment at hire and maintain an up-to-date health assessment as requested by regulations.
- Clear all applicable background checks required by service standards.
- Reliable transportation.
- Proof of state-minimum automobile insurance coverage.
- Ability to work with children with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and behavior concerns, providing support in daily living as directed by each person’s individual plan.
Responsibilities
- Help create an environment that maximizes each client’s choice and ability in daily routines and living skills.
- Develop schedules and adjust them as programming needs indicate.
- Supervise and evaluate staff performance.
- Conduct weekly staff meetings and submit meeting minutes.
- Review staff expenses before submission.
- Review and approve timekeeper.
- Assist with developing and implementing person-centered services, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Provide individuals with support and training identified in their service plans.
- Help individuals arrange necessary appointments to address physical and mental health needs.
- Follow safety procedures and promote safety among employees and persons served.
- 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 reimbursement.
- Supplemental accident, critical illness, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and voluntary life benefits.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Temporary Medical Leave (TML).
- Holidays based on employment status.
- Bereavement leave.
- Military leave.
- Jury duty leave.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
- Student Loan Forgiveness through the PSLF Program.
- BVU Partnership educational benefits.
- Pay on Demand with Dayforce Wallet.
- Competitive compensation and scheduling.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
