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Day Habilitation Specialist

ChildServe
Johnston, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/3/2025 CLOSED ON 1/4/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Day Habilitation Specialist position at ChildServe?

Day Habilitation Specialist (Full-time)

Join Child Serve as a Day Habilitation Specialist M-F, daytime hours, up to $18/hour! The Day Habilitation Specialist supports the skill development and retention 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

How You’ll Make an Impact

  • 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

What You’ll Need :

  • 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.

Not sure if y ou hit 100% of the position expectations? Let's talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailing careers@childserve.org .

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)

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 careers@childserve.org . Child Serve is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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