Direct Support Professional-Skill Development-Ames
Company: childserve
Location: Ames
Posted on: May 11, 2022
Job Description:
Description Up to $16/hour! ChildServe's Supported Community
Living (SCL) service has a job for you! As a -Skill Development
Assistant 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.This
position is eligible for a recruitment bonus up to $1500 within 6
months and a retention bonus of an additional $3/hour.Schedule
-Flexible, part-time scheduling with most shifts occurring after
4pm Monday - Friday.What You'll Do
- 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
- Must be able to work without direct supervision
- Ongoing training and supervision provided
- Great resume builder for those interested in social work,
education, therapy, nursing, and psychologyWhat 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 have the ability
to accurately document all observations, significant events, and
services provided
- Must be willing to provide transportation as a ChildServe
authorized driver. This includes passing a Motor Vehicle Record
Check and car safety check. Must have a valid driver's license for
the past 3 years
- Must have punctual and reliable attendance
- Must pass criminal and child abuse background checks -
- Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing and
speaking the English language
- This position may be subject to COVID-19 safety requirements.
If applicable, specific requirements will be discussed during the
interview processWhy ChildServe? ChildServe has earned the title of
Top Workplace every year since 2014. Here's why employees love
working here:
- Our work matters. We partner with families to help children
with special healthcare needs live a great
- We're not your average non-profit. We serve 5,200 children each
year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames, Des
Moines, and Iowa City areas. Many of our programs are
one-of-a-kind.
- Our team members rock. Our teams are filled with people who
care about their coworkers, and who believe that collaboration is
key to providing exceptional care to children.
- Our learning never stops. As a non-profit dedicated to
innovation, we're proud to help many team members gain new
certifications, continue their education, take their expertise to
the next level, and find new opportunities to advance their career
right here at ChildServe.
- We're moving forward together. Experts across multiple
disciplines work together to help kids get the best care
possible.Ready to leave work every day knowing you've made a
difference for kids and families? Let's move Forward Together -
apply today!ChildServe -is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Keywords: childserve, Ames , Direct Support Professional-Skill Development-Ames, Other , Ames, Iowa
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