House Manager

Easterseals Iowa Careers; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Iowa is seeking a Daily SCL House Manager to oversee operations and client goal development across multiple DSCL sites. You will empower clients to achieve independence while coordinating with DSPs and care teams.

Responsibilities include scheduling, supervision, in-home training, and facilitating community activities. Must have 1 year of direct care experience and be able to obtain required certifications and a Iowa Chauffeur's license as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of direct care experience, preferably with disabilities.
• Reliable transportation and valid driving record.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Experience with Word and Excel; able to use Easterseals database.
• Ability to make independent decisions and handle emergencies per policy.
• Medication management responsibilities as needed.
• Willingness to obtain Medication Manager Certification within 90 days.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours including weekends/evenings.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Iowa Chauffeur's license as requested.
• Mandatory Reporter of Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training within 30 days.
• CPR, First Aid, and agency trainings within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of DSCL sites and client goals.
• Coordinate daily schedules, medical appointments, and activities.
• Support DSPs with training and mentorship.
• Bridge communication between clients, care teams, and guardians.
• Attend annual assessments and team meetings.
• Ensure documentation meets productivity standards.
• Provide community referrals and maintain program links.
• Maintain client safety during activities and transportation.

Skills

Direct care

Communication

Team leadership

Decision making

Driving

Medication management

CPR/First Aid readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Easterseals database

Job description

Description

Make a direct impact every day as a Daily SCL House Manager!

Easterseals Iowa is seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to oversee operations and client goal development across multiple assigned Daily Supported Community Living (DSCL) sites.

In this hands-on role, you will empower clients to achieve their personal goals and build independence while serving as a vital bridge between clients, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), and multidisciplinary care teams.

?From providing in-home training and support for DSPs across different locations to coordinating daily schedules, medical appointments, and community activities, you'll play a key role in ensuring high standards of person-centered care. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and bring a collaborative approach to leadership, client advocacy, and team mentorship, we'd love for you to join our team!

Principle Accountabilities Include:

• Coordinate with assigned houses to ensure the successful operation of the client's daily schedule and that pertinent information is communicated to the client's respective care teams.
• Assist clients in developing goals by helping them to understand and assess their individual needs.
• Monitor client's progress toward achieving goals, communicate progress to care team, and amend goals as necessary.
• Attend annual assessments as needed.
• Ensure daily client schedules, medical appointments, and extracurricular activities are scheduled, and transportation is coordinated.
• Schedule and coordinate weekly site visits to assigned homes.
• Assist and provide in-home and hands-on training to direct support professionals
• Assist DSPs in supporting clients in the activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, cooking, eating, social and leisure skills, safety skills, shopping, and housekeeping.
• Administer medication as needed.
• Work effectively with the Daily SCL Leadership Team to provide staffing in houses, including being in ratio as needed.
• Meet and maintain productivity and documentation standards.
• Provide referrals and establish links with the community agencies and services as needed by the client.
• Provide input into client staffing.
• Attend all team meetings, providing feedback and solutions as applicable to quality program development.
• Assist with quarterly department events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent

One year of experience providing direct care, preferably to people with disabilities in an independent living setting

Access to reliable transportation for work

Maintenance of a good driving record

Insurable under Easterseals vehicle insurance policy

Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats

Ability to operate and navigate through Easterseals database

Experience in word processing software; Word and Excel preferred

Ability to interact positively and professionally with clients, team members, guardians, and other stakeholders

Ability to make independent decisions and handle emergencies based on agency and program policies

Ability to bend, stoop, twist, and lift a minimum of 80 pounds

Ability to work non-traditional hours as required, including weekends and evenings at the various locations (All hours and locations are subject to change)

Ability to obtain Medication Manager Certification within the first 90 days of employment. Proficient with Microsoft Office

Ability to successfully complete Mandatory Reporter of Child and Dependent Adult Abuse within the first 30 days

Ability to successfully pass Adult and Child CPR, First Aid, and agency-required trainings within the first 90 days

Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Iowa Chauffeur's (Class D) License as requested

Ability to be on-call one weekend a month

Interview process consists of 1st phone interview with Recruitment and Talent Development Coordinator and 2nd, in person, interview with Department specific Team Leader.