My Day Lead - Rock Valley

Hope-Haven-Inc.; Rock Valley (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

403B Retirement Plan with employer 8%

Paid Time Off

Flexible Scheduling

Life Insurance

Dayforce Wallet pay access

Job summary

Hope-Haven-Inc. seeks a My Day Lead to guide staff, foster a warm, client-centered learning environment, and promote compassionate, forward-thinking communication.

You will train staff, coordinate day habilitation activities, and ensure compliance with safety and Medicaid standards. Daily responsibilities include leadership of program delivery, transportation coordination, and collaboration with the Support Team to meet individualized client goals, while maintaining thorough documentation and

Qualifications

• Two years of experience with people with developmental disabilities.
• Skill in Behavior Management.
• Skills in computer use and word processing.
• Knowledge of assistive technology and adaptive equipment.
• Valid Class C driver’s license required (or Class D if insuring vehicle).
• Vehicle and insurance proof.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate calendar planning meetings.
• Drive person-centered planning focused on individual needs and preferences.
• Lead delivery of Day Habilitation services.
• Facilitate daily activities of the Day Habilitation program and support staff.
• Arrange and provide transportation for My Day activities.
• Promote community integration experiences for clients.
• Perform monthly QA checks on documentation.
• Contribute to planning objectives, teaching procedures, and program ideas.
• Complete daily documentation per Medicaid waiver regulations.
• Assist in funding management and accurate billing; coordinate with Day Habilitation manager.
• Ensure data accuracy for Performance Measurement System and annual reports.
• Support clients with grooming, hygiene, restroom, mealtime, and transportation assistance as needed.
• Follow safety procedures and conduct emergency drills.

Skills

Leadership

Behavior Management

Computer skills

Assistive technology

Driver's license

Experience with developmental disabled

Education

BA in Special Education or Human Services

Job description

This My Day Lead position guides the lifeblood of what we do; our Leads develop and train our staff, help create a warm, engaging, learning environment for clients and promote positive, forward-thinking communication.

Our Leads are an important part of our mission. While this job does have a few physical requirements, expect your heart to most of the heavy lifting; this job requires compassion, patience, love, faith, and a warm, exuberant attitude.

This position is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate calendar planning meetings.
• Use a person-centered planning process, and individual needs and preferences are the driver of all activities.
• Assume leadership responsibilities for delivery of Day Habilitation services.
• Facilitate the daily activities of the Day Habilitation program. Provide support to staff and support personnel who assist in providing Day Habilitation services.
• Arrange and provide transportation for My Day activities.
• Facilitate community integration experiences to support fuller participation in community life.
• Perform 30, QA checks monthly on My Day documentation.
• Provide Support Team with input into individual service objectives, teaching procedures, service strategies and program ideas.
• Complete daily documentation that is in compliance with federal and state regulations for Medicaid waiver programs for each client served in the program.
• As a resource to the Support Team, assist in managing funding of Day Habilitation services. Ensure accurate billing of services. Act as a liaison to My Day Specialist and manager for schedule changes that would affect funding.
• Ensure Performance Measurement System data for the Day Habilitation program is accurate and up to date. Provide input for the annual performance measurements report for Day Habilitation program.
• Provide client assistance with general duties such as promoting and assisting with grooming and hygiene, restroom usage, hand/face washing, mealtime assistance and supervision, transportation supports and escorting assistance as needed, etc.
• Follow all safety procedures and promote safety measures among the team and clients. Implement emergency drills and complete tracking sheets.

Qualifications:

• Two years' experience in working with people with developmental disabilities and BA in Special Education or Human Services field preferred.
• Skill in Behavior Management.
• Skills in computer use and word processing.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize assistive technology and adaptive equipment.
• Valid Class C driver’s license required, unless driving a vehicle with a capacity of 8 or more, then a Class “D” license will be required and be an insurable driver with our insurance company.
• Reliable personal vehicle and proof of state minimum insurance coverage.
• Up to date physical.
• Clearance from all applicable background checks as required by service standards.

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

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to use and operate office equipment such as telephone, computer keyboard, etc.
• Ability to drive.
• Requires physical mobility to interact in community and recreational activities.
• Requires physical strength to assist individuals with mobility issues to participate in activities.