Description

At Candeo we are looking for team members who are passionate and empathetic towards others and truly want to make a difference by caring and empowering those in need. Candeo is a non-profit that is focused on helping, supporting, and teaching people to live their best lives. We are committed to nurture an inclusive culture and a learning-based work environment to our employees. Apply now to learn more!

Job Types: PRN/Casual

Pay: $15.00/hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday split shift, 7:00am-9:30am, 1:00pm-3:30pm

What You Do:

• Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and implementation of the client’s Life Plan, in accordance with client’s preferences
• Follow established safety practices and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy environment for clients and the organization
• Work effectively within a team while respecting the right to privacy of the client, and confidentiality requirements
• Use initiative to think creatively, learn, and grow
• Model good decision-making skills and access appropriate resources
• Attend organizational and client-specific trainings
• Comply with documentation policies by submitting accurate and timely paperwork including progress notes, timesheets, expense logs and other required reports
• Maintain documentation of services provided that are clear and legible
• Inspect and clean vehicle before and after each route
• Assist clients in and out of vehicles and drop off locations when necessary
• Use a company vehicle to do your drives, on occasion will use person vehicle
• Ability to be flexible and effectively pivot for unexpected changes during your shift
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience with people with disabilities and/or mental health is preferable
• Ability to support clients and comply with Behavior Support Plans
• Valid Driver’s License
• Proof of 50/100/50K Automobile Insurance
• Possess a motor vehicle that meets the required operational and maintenance guidelines, that are in accordance with the Iowa Department of Transportation motor vehicle safety standards and Candeo’s Motor Vehicle Guidelines.
• Valid telephone number
• Valid address
• Internet, Email access, smartphone access
• Microsoft Teams access (Teams will need to be downloaded onto your phone or computer)
• High level of both written and verbal communication skills in English
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft software and applications
• Ability to pass Communication Training
• Ability to work successfully unsupervised
• Ability to negotiate and handle conflict as necessary
• Ability to travel in counties served by CANDEO
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment motor vehicle record check, criminal background check, child abuse, and dependent adult abuse check
• Driver's record is pulled yearly
• Must know standard safety protocols for driving in inclement weather