My Day Lead - Spencer

Hope-Haven-Inc.; Spencer (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Term Life Insurance

403B retirement with match

Flex Spending

Supplemental benefits

PTO and leaves

Holidays

Job summary

Hope-Haven-Inc. in Spencer, IA seeks a My Day Lead to guide our Day Habilitation program, train staff, and nurture a warm, learning environment for clients.

This role emphasizes person-centered planning, safety, and community integration, with daily documentation and transportation coordination.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Two years' experience with people with developmental disabilities.
• Behavior management skills.
• Computer use and word processing skills.
• Knowledge of assistive technology and adaptive equipment.
• Valid Class C driver’s license required.
• Proof of state minimum insurance coverage.
• Clearance from all applicable background checks.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate calendar planning meetings.
• Use a person-centered planning process; individual needs drive activities.
• Facilitate daily activities of the Day Habilitation program; provide staff support.
• Arrange and provide transportation for My Day activities.
• Facilitate community integration experiences to support participation.
• Provide input into individual service objectives and teaching procedures.
• Complete daily documentation for Medicaid waiver programs.
• Ensure data accuracy for the program’s performance measures and reports.
• Assist clients with grooming, hygiene, meals, and escorting as needed.
• Follow safety procedures and conduct emergency drills; track sheets.

Skills

Two years experience with disabilities

Behavior management

Computer use

Word processing

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Assistive technology

Adaptive equipment

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 4:00 pm.

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:

• Facilitate calendar planning meetings.
• Use a person-centered planning process, and individual needs and preferences are the driver of all activities.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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:

• High school diploma
• Two years' experience in working with people with developmental disabilities
• 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
• Proof of state minimum insurance coverage.
• Clearance from all applicable background checks as required by service standards.