Day Habilitation Specialist (Full Time)

Community Based Services (Respite/SCL/Day Habilitation) Ames, Iowa

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Description

The Day Habilitation Specialist supports the skill development and retention for young adults. This team member will provide or assist with care needs and supervision in a group setting. The hours are 9am – 3pm, M-F, 30 hours per week, with opportunity for more hours if desired. $15.06/hour.

Schedule

+ M-F, 9:00am – 3:00pm

+ Opportunities for additional evening and weekend hours available if desired

What You’ll Do

+ Provide direct care and assist assigned individuals with accessing the community and increasing independence with communication, socialization and daily living skills

+ Implement individual’s care plans and provide ongoing feedback regarding additional or changing care plan needs to child’s supervisor or Day Habilitation Supervisor

+ Required to become certified for medication administration, seizures, and g-tube feedings as well as other specialized trainings as identified

+ Assure timely and accurate documentation

What You’ll Need

+ Must be at least 18 years old.

+ Experience working with or knowledge of children with special health care needs preferred.

+ Must be willing to provide transportation as a ChildServe authorized driver if required. This includes passing a motor vehicle record check and car safety check and able to provide a valid driver’s license and insurance.

+ Good oral and written communication skills and have the ability to accurately document all observations, significant events, and services provided.

+ Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language

+ This position may be subject to vaccination safety requirements. If applicable, specific requirements will be discussed during the interview process.

Why ChildServe

Child Serve has earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Here’s why employees love working here:

+ Our work matters . We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life .

+ We’re not your average non-profit. We serve 5,800 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames, Des Moines, and Iowa City areas. Many of our programs are one-of-a-kind.

+ Our team members rock . Our teams are filled with people who care about their coworkers, and who believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children.

+ Our learning never stops. As a non-profit dedicated to innovation, we’re proud to help many team members gain new certifications, continue their education, take their expertise to the next level, and find new opportunities to advance their career right here at Child Serve .

+ We believe our differences make us great. We are on a continuous journey to create an environment where different perspectives are valued, and all feel safe and welcome.

+ We’re moving forward together . Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.

Ready to leave work every day knowing you’ve made a difference for kids and families? Let’s move Forward Together – apply today!

Child Serve is an Equal Opportunity Employer.