Community Living Lead - Le Mars
About The Position
Hope Haven is an accredited resource for disability services and advocacy, offering a wide range of programs and support for children, adults, and families. The Community Living teams are expanding, and experienced Human Services candidates are needed to lead them. The Lead position is full-time, involving day and evening hours, and every other weekend. These roles are crucial to the organization's mission, as Leads develop and train staff, foster a warm and engaging environment for clients and families, and promote positive communication. While the job has some physical requirements related to general maintenance and recreational activities, the primary focus is on compassion, patience, love, faith, and a positive attitude.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 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.
- Assist with the development and implementation of the person-centered services, including completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Assist with the initial client orientation and coordinate the assessment of their skills prior to the 30-day staffing.
- 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.
- Promote positive communication and working relationships with all team members and community.
- On call for concerns and emergencies.
- Follow all safety procedures and promote safety among employees and persons served.
- 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.
- 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
