Community Living Lead - Rock Valley
About The Position
Hope Haven is an accredited resource for disability services and advocacy, offering a range of support programs for children, adults, and families. The Community Living teams are expanding, and experienced Human Services candidates are needed to lead them. This full-time Lead position involves day and evening hours, as well as every other weekend. The role focuses on developing and training staff, creating a warm and engaging environment for clients and their families, and promoting positive communication. While there are some physical requirements for assisting with maintenance and recreational activities, the core of the job relies on compassion, patience, love, faith, and an enthusiastic attitude.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- BA or BS degree in Human Services field and/or 2 years' experience in Human Services are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing an environment that maximizes each client’s choice and ability in all their daily routines and living skills.
- Staff Supervision: Develop schedules, supervise and evaluate staff, conduct weekly staff meetings, review staff expenses, and review and approve timekeeper.
- Service Plan Responsibilities: Assist with the development and implementation of person-centered services, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Training and Support: Assist with initial client orientation, coordinate skill assessments, provide support and training to individuals as identified in their service plan, and ensure physical and mental health needs are met by assisting with appointment arrangements.
- General Responsibilities: Promote positive communication, be on call for concerns and emergencies, follow and promote safety procedures, be available to cover extra shifts, and assure the home and property are 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
