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.Our Community Living teams are growing, and we need experienced Human Services candidates to lead them! The Lead position is full time... including day hours, evening hours, and every other weekend. These positions guide the lifeblood of what we do; our Leads develop and train our staff, help create a warm, engaging, learning environment for clients and their families, and promote positive, forward-thinking communication. Our Leads are an important part of our mission. While this job does have a few physical requirements (when assisting with general indoor and outdoor maintenance as well as our recreational activities), expect your heart to most of the heavy lifting; this job requires compassion, patience, love, faith, and a warm, exuberant attitude.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 WalletDuties and 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 • Conduct weekly staff meetings, submitting staff meeting minutes • 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.Qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent • BA or BS degree in Human Services field and/or 2 years' experience in Human Services are preferred. • 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.If this all sounds like a good fit, you are here for a reason. Apply today. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and scheduling. And you’ll be able to put your gifts to good use, which comes with its own amazing rewards. more

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.Hope Haven Job Coaches help our clients develop and use specific job and work skills to fulfill their potential. In this vital role, Job... Coaches guide people of various abilities find ways to become active members of the community.Benefits: (contingent on hours scheduled and eligibility requirements) • 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 WalletDuties and Responsibilities: • Instruct clients on specific job and work skills. Models and uses good decision-making skills and accesses appropriate resources to assist in providing high quality services. • Complete assessments on clients as requested by Employment Specialist. Assist in providing input into development of client program plans. • Communicate openly with Employment Specialist regarding client performance, behavior, and other concerns. Complete performance charts and documentation requirements as requested. • Assure production and quality standards are met each day. • Promote integration at the work site whenever possible through social interaction opportunities at break times, physical proximity of workers, and by encouraging participating in social activities available to all workers at the work site. Acts as a liaison in the community to ensure smooth transitions and continuity of service. • Train clients in emergency procedures and safety measures among team and clients. Follows all safety procedures, promotes personal safety and safety measures among team and clients. • Train and provide assistance to clients with recording accurate timecard information. Assure quality and accuracy of timecard before submitting for payroll. • Provide job coaching at various sites as assigned. • Complies with documentation policies by submitting accurate and timely paperwork, including progress notes, billing sheets, timesheets, expense logs, and other required reports. Maintains documentation of services provided that clearly and legibly reflects the client’s goals, staff intervention and support, client response, and progress made. • Completion of client training and wages progress reports.Qualifications: • Requires either an Associate degree, or a high school diploma or equivalent plus 6 months experience. • Within 24 months from the date of hire, required to obtain one of the following Nationally Recognized Certificate of Completion of Job Coach Training: • Completion of Iowa APSE Foundations and Iowa APSE Job Coach or Job Development Training. • Completion of Direct Course: College of Employment Services (CES) Online Job Coaching course including Strategies for Job Development Part 2, Foundations of Employment Services, and Performance Coaching Parts 1 and 2. • Complete 9.5 hours of employment service training within 6 months of hire and ongoing continuing education of 4 hours yearly in Employment Services. • Valid Class C driver’s license required, unless driving a vehicle with a capacity of 8 or more, than a Class “D” license will be required and access to own personal vehicle. • Provide proof of state minimum insurance coverage and be an insurable driver with our insurance company. • Ability to supervise, teach, train, and motivate persons with disabilities, to reach their potential. • Must be computer literate. • Up-to-date physical. • Clearance from all applicable background checks as required by service standards. • Medication Management Training as determined necessary.Physical Requirements: • Requires physical ability to walk, stoop, stand, and climb steps. • Requires physical ability to lift a maximum of 50 pounds. • Requires the physical ability to drive.If this all sounds like a good fit, you are here for a reason. Apply today. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and scheduling. And you’ll be able to put your gifts to good use, which comes with its own amazing rewards. more