What are the responsibilities and job description for the Day Habilitation Specialist position at ChildServe?
Day Habilitation Specialist (Full-time)
Join ChildServe as a Day Habilitation Specialist M-F, daytime hours, up to $18/hour! The Day Habilitation Specialist supports the skill development and maintenance for young adults. This team member will provide or assist with care needs and supervision in a group setting.
Schedule/Where You’ll Be
Benefits
Join ChildServe as a Day Habilitation Specialist M-F, daytime hours, up to $18/hour! The Day Habilitation Specialist supports the skill development and maintenance for young adults. This team member will provide or assist with care needs and supervision in a group setting.
Schedule/Where You’ll Be
- Up to $18/hour
- Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
- Full-time, benefits eligible role
- Johnston, IA
- Provide direct care and assist assigned individuals with accessing the community and increasing independence with communication, socialization and daily living skills
- Implement individual’s care plans and provide ongoing feedback regarding additional or changing care plan needs to child’s supervisor or Day Hab Supervisor
- Required to become certified for medication administration, seizures, and g-tube feedings as well as other specialized trainings as identified
- Assure timely and accurate documentation
- Basic Requirements: Must be at least 18 years old, pass criminal and child abuse background checks, and have a high school diploma preferred.
- Driving & Transportation: Must qualify as a ChildServe authorized driver, including passing motor vehicle and car safety checks, providing valid license and insurance, and obtaining a chauffeur’s license if required.
- Skills & Experience: Strong oral and written communication skills for accurate documentation; experience with or knowledge of children with special health care needs preferred.
- Language & Professionalism: Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively for clear communication and documentation.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- ChildServe partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
- ChildServe 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.
- ChildServe’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, ChildServe proudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year.