Community Living Lead - Orange City

Hope-Haven-Inc.; Orange City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Term Life Insurance (Free $15,000)

403B Retirement Plan with 8% employer

Flex Spending

Supplemental Benefits

PTO & Leave

Holidays

Bereavement Leave

Military Leave

Jury Duty

Employee Assistance Program

FMLA

Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Educational Benefits with BVU

Pay on Demand via Dayforce Wallet

Job summary

Hope-Haven-Inc. is seeking a full-time Lead to develop and train staff while creating a warm, engaging learning environment for clients and their families. The role emphasizes compassionate leadership, safety, and responsive program management.

The Lead supports daily routines, coordinates schedules, and oversees staff performance, with on-call responsibilities for emergencies and ongoing quality assurance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic computer skills or computer literacy are required.
• Must be able to make sound decisions in staff and programming matters.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing an environment that maximizes each client's daily routines and living skills.
• Develop schedules and adjust as programming needs evolve.
• Supervise and evaluate staff according to performance.
• Conduct weekly staff meetings and submit meeting minutes.
• Review staff expenses prior to submission.
• Assist with development and implementation of person-centered services and monthly/quarterly/annual reports.
• Assist with initial client orientation and assess skills prior to the 30-day staffing.
• Provide support and training to individuals as identified in their service plans.
• Coordinate necessary appointments to address clients' physical and mental health needs.
• Be on call for concerns and emergencies.
• Follow safety procedures and promote safety among staff and served individuals.
• Ensure home and property are kept in good repair.

Skills

Decision making

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 Wallet

Duties 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.
• On call for concerns and emergencies.
• Follow all safety procedures and promote safety among employees and persons served.
• Assure the home and property is kept in good repair.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Computer literate or have basic knowledge computer skills
• Ability to make sound decisions in all staff and programming matters
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Clearance from all applicable background checks as required by service standards.
• Reliable Transportation.
• Provide proof of state minimum automobile insurance coverage.