We are hiring a full-time Day Habilitation Specialist in Johnston. M-F, daytime hours, up to $18/hour! 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.
- Up to $18/hour
- Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
- Full-time, benefits eligible role
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 Hab 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
- Must pass criminal and child abuse background checks
- Must be willing to provide transportation as a ChildServe authorized driver. This includes passing a motor vehicle record check and car safety check and able to provide a valid driver’s license and insurance
- Must be willing to obtain your chauffeur’s license in order to drive ChildServe vehicles.
- Good oral and written communication skills and have the ability to accurately document all observations, significant events, and services provided.
- Education: High school diploma preferred
- Experience: Experience working with or knowledge of children with special health care needs preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
Why ChildServe?
ChildServe 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
- We’re not your average non-profit. We serve 5,600 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 ChildServe.
- 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!
ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer
