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 they are seeking experienced Human Services candidates to lead them. The Lead position is full-time, involving day and evening hours, and requires working every other weekend. These roles are crucial to the organization's mission, as Leads are responsible for developing and training staff, fostering a supportive and engaging environment for clients and their families, and promoting positive communication.
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
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- Ability to pass a health assessment at time of hire
- Clearance from all applicable background checks as required by service standards.
- Reliable Transportation.
- Provide proof of state minimum automobile insurance coverage.
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.
- 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
