Skill Development Specialist

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

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Description

Up to $18.00/hour! Responsible for providing 1:1 personal care, skill development, supervision, and training for children and young adults with special health care needs in a child’s home and integrated community settings.

Schedule

M-F business hours, occasional evenings and weekends

What You'll Do

• Implement care plan of each service area by conducting baselines/assessments and following plans appropriate for each service area requirements. Teach and support children/young adults in mastering goal areas as identified in the care plan.

• Assure timely documentation of each service area expectations.

• Meet all personal care and daily living needs of children/young adults, which may include feeding, toileting, etc.

• Become trained for medication administration, seizures, and g-tube feedings as well as other specialized trainings needed.

• Build professional interactions between children/young adults, families, staff, and volunteers.

• Follow all safety procedures according to ChildServe Guidelines and Policies and communicate with on-call supervisors as needed regarding emergency situations, safety, behavioral concerns, or major adverse events.

• Complete other duties related to service operations as assigned.

  What You'll Need

• Maintain positive working relationships and demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse population.

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with others, both verbally and in writing, and foster effective relationships with co-workers, children, and families.

• Must exercise confidentiality regarding the affairs of clients, staff, their families, and ChildServe

• Computer skills including Microsoft Office, and ability to proficiently learn new software programs.

• Ability to communicate in English effectively for understanding, in writing and verbally.

• This position will be subject to COVID-19 safety requirements. Specific requirements will be discussed during the interview process.

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.

• Must be willing to provide transportation as a ChildServe authorized driver. This includes passing a Motor Vehicle Record Check, car safety check, and able to provide a valid driver's license and insurance.

  Education: High school diploma or equivalent required

  Experience: A minimum of 1 year professional experience working with children with special health care needs preferred.

  Not sure if you hit 100% of the position expectations? Let’s talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailing [email protected] .

  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 life.

• 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, Cedar Rapids 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 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!

  ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer