My Day Lead - Rock Valley
About The Position
Hope Haven is an accredited resource for disability services and advocacy, offering programs and support for children, adults, and families across physical, mental, intellectual, residential, vocational, and spiritual needs. The My Day Lead guides the Day Habilitation program by developing and training staff, creating a warm and engaging learning environment for clients, and promoting positive communication. The role requires compassion, patience, and a supportive attitude, alongside some physical activity. The position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Lead oversees delivery and daily activities of Day Habilitation services, supports staff, arranges transportation and community integration experiences, maintains program documentation and performance data, and supports accurate service funding and billing. The role also assists clients with personal care and daily activities and promotes safety.
Requirements
- Two years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
- Skill in behavior management.
- Skills in computer use and word processing.
- Knowledge of and ability to use assistive technology and adaptive equipment.
- Valid Class C driver's license; a Class D license is required when driving a vehicle with a capacity of eight or more.
- Be an insurable driver with the employer's insurance company.
- Reliable personal vehicle and proof of state minimum insurance coverage.
- Up-to-date physical.
- Clearance from all applicable background checks required by service standards.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Arts in Special Education or a Human Services field.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate calendar planning meetings.
- Use a person-centered planning process, allowing individual needs and preferences to guide activities.
- Assume leadership responsibilities for delivery of Day Habilitation services.
- Facilitate daily activities of the Day Habilitation program and provide support to staff and support personnel.
- Arrange and provide transportation for My Day activities.
- Facilitate community integration experiences that support fuller participation in community life.
- Perform 30 quality assurance checks monthly on My Day documentation.
- Provide the Support Team with input on individual service objectives, teaching procedures, service strategies, and program ideas.
- Complete daily documentation in compliance with federal and state regulations for Medicaid waiver programs for each client served.
- Assist the Support Team with managing Day Habilitation service funding, ensure accurate billing, and communicate schedule changes affecting funding to the My Day Specialist and manager.
- Ensure Performance Measurement System data for the Day Habilitation program is accurate and up to date, and provide input for its annual performance measurements report.
- Assist clients with grooming and hygiene, restroom use, hand and face washing, mealtime assistance and supervision, transportation supports, and escorting as needed.
- Follow and promote safety procedures, implement emergency drills, and complete tracking sheets.
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 reimbursements.
- Supplemental accident, critical illness, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and voluntary life benefits.
- Paid time off and Temporary Medical Leave.
- Holidays based on employment status.
- Bereavement leave.
- Military leave.
- Jury duty leave.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Family and Medical Leave Act leave.
- Student Loan Forgiveness through the 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
No Education Listed
