Skill Development Specialist (full-time)

ChildServe; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ChildServe seeks a Skill Development Specialist to provide 1:1 personal care, skill development, supervision, and training for children with special health care needs in a child’s home and community settings.

This full-time role offers flexible scheduling with most shifts after 4pm on weekdays or weekends, and requires a HS diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience caring for children with special health care needs preferred.
• Basic computer skills and reliable internet access for documentation and trainings.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to document observations accurately.
• Willing to provide transportation as an authorized driver; valid license and insurance.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs; mobile within the assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 personal care and supervision in the child’s home or community.
• Teach daily living skills to promote independence.
• Complete required documentation and participate in ongoing training.

Skills

1:1 care

Skill development

Documentation

English proficiency

Transportation

Lifting 35 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Child Serve's Supported Community Living (SCL) service has a Full-time job for you! As a Skill Development Specialist, you will provide 1:1 personal care, skill development, supervision, and training for children with special health care needs in a child’s home and integrated community settings.

Schedule Flexible scheduling with most shifts occurring after 4pm Monday through Friday, or on weekends. This is a full-time position

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Have fun and work 1:1 with children with special health care needs in the child’s home and/or community.
• Teach daily living skills that will help make children more independent.
• Ongoing training and supervision provided.

What You’ll Need:

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with or caring for children with special health care needs preferred.
• Basic computer skills and have reliable access to the internet to complete required documentation and online trainings.
• Good oral and written communication skills and can accurately document all observations, significant events, and services provided.
• Must be willing to provide transportation as a ChildServe authorized driver, if required. This includes passing a motor vehicle record check and car safety check and able to provide a valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing and speaking the English language.
• Ability to lift up - to 35 lbs. be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.

Make a Difference Every Day at Child Serve

• Child Serve partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
• Child Serve is a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowa’s only children's specialty hospital, offering a variety of services and programs to meet each child’s unique needs.
• Child Serve’s four key specialty areas include: complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services. With a coordinated approach to care delivery, services are interwoven and streamlined, so families can address their child’s needs in one location.
• Established in 1928, Child Serve proudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year.

Child Serve is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email [e-mail]. Child Serve is an Equal Opportunity Employer.