My Day Lead - Estherville

Hope Haven Inc. • Estherville, IA

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About The Position

Hope Haven is an accredited resource for disability services and advocacy. We offer service programs and support to meet a broad range of needs for children, adults, and families – from physical, mental, and intellectual to residential, vocational, and spiritual. This My Day Lead position guides the lifeblood of what we do; our Leads develop and train our staff, help create a warm, engaging, learning environment for clients and promote positive, forward-thinking communication. Our Leads are an important part of our mission. While this job does have a few physical requirements, expect your heart to most of the heavy lifting; this job requires compassion, patience, love, faith, and a warm, exuberant attitude. This position is Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalant.
• Skill in Behavior Management.
• Skills in computer use and word processing.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize assistive technology and adaptive equipment.
• Valid Class C driver’s license required
• Reliable personal vehicle and proof of state minimum insurance coverage.
• Up to date physical.
• Clearance from all applicable background checks as required by service standards.
• Ability to use and operate office equipment such as telephone, computer keyboard, etc.
• Ability to drive.
• Requires physical mobility to interact in community and recreational activities.
• Requires physical strength to assist individuals with mobility issues to participate in activities.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred- two years working with people with disabilities

Responsibilities

• Facilitate calendar planning meetings.
• Use a person-centered planning process, and individual needs and preferences are the driver of all activities.
• Facilitate the daily activities of the Day Habilitation program. Provide support to staff and support personnel who assist in providing Day Habilitation services.
• Arrange and provide transportation for My Day activities.
• Facilitate community integration experiences to support fuller participation in community life.
• Perform 30, QA checks monthly on My Day documentation.
• Provide Support Team with input into individual service objectives, teaching procedures, service strategies and program ideas.
• Complete daily documentation that is in compliance with federal and state regulations for Medicaid waiver programs for each client served in the program.
• Ensure Performance Measurement System data for the Day Habilitation program is accurate and up to date. Provide input for the annual performance measurements report for Day Habilitation program.
• Provide client assistance with general duties such as promoting and assisting with grooming and hygiene, restroom usage, hand/face washing, mealtime assistance and supervision, transportation supports and escorting assistance as needed, etc.
• Follow all safety procedures and promote safety measures among the team and clients. Implement emergency drills and complete tracking sheets.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees