Day Hab Supervisor

Jimmy Jazz; Carroll (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

New Hope in Carroll, Iowa is seeking a Day Habilitation Supervisor to lead a compassionate program helping individuals grow, connect, and thrive. You’ll guide person-centered activities that support socialization, independence, and daily living skills in a welcoming, people-first environment.

The role emphasizes team leadership, collaboration with families and community partners, and maintaining safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organization, follow-through, and self-motivation.
• Supervisory, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Ability to work well with individuals served, staff, families, and community members.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support the Day Habilitation team.
• Plan activities that promote community involvement, self-advocacy, daily living skills.
• Support person-centered goals and outcomes for individuals served.
• Build relationships with individuals, families, staff, and community partners.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming program environment and ensure compliance with standards.
• Coordinate staffing, schedules, documentation, supplies, budgets, and daily operations.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Supervisory

Team-building

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree in Education preferred

Job description

• Location 1211 E 18th Street,Carroll, IA, 51401,United States
• Employee Type Full-Time
• Required Degree NONE

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

New Hope | Vocational Services Department | Carroll, Iowa

Lead with purpose. Build community. Be the Hope.

New Hope is looking for a compassionate, creative Day Habilitation Supervisor to lead a meaningful program that helps individuals grow, connect, and thrive. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys supporting a team, building community connections, and making a positive difference every day. You’ll guide person-centered activities that support socialization, community integration, skill-building, independence, and daily living skills in a welcoming, people-first environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach, and support the Day Habilitation team.
• Plan engaging activities that promote community involvement, social connections, self-advocacy, daily living skills, mobility, communication, and personal growth.
• Support person-centered goals and positive outcomes for individuals served.
• Build strong relationships with individuals, families, staff, and community partners.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming program environment and ensure compliance with agency, HCBS, CARF, safety, and program standards.
• Coordinate staffing, schedules, documentation, supplies, budgets, and daily operations.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is organized, encouraging, and mission-driven, with strong communication skills and a passion for helping individuals participate fully in their communities.

Requirements

Skills That Help You Shine

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organization, follow-through, and self-motivation
• Supervisory, coaching, and team-building skills
• Ability to work well with individuals served, staff, families, and community members

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and insurability under New Hope auto insurance
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Class D-3 Chauffeur’s License
• Ability to provide limited agency transportation
• Ability to assist with personal care, mobility, transfers, and adaptive equipment as needed
• Commitment to confidentiality, safety, compliance, and people-first practices

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Associate’s degree in education, specialized technical training or certification, or equivalent experience required. Bachelor’s degree in Education preferred.

Experience: 1–2 years of related experience required; 2–4 years preferred. Experience in education, human services, disability services, sociology, psychology, HR, marketing, volunteering, or a related field is helpful.

Summary

Why You’ll Love Working at New Hope

• Purposeful work that makes a real difference
• Supportive, mission-driven team environment
• Opportunities to lead, learn, and grow

Benefits of Working at New Hope

New Hope offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – with unused time carrying over year to year
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Discount Program

New Hope is an Equal Opportunity Employer