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Residential Home Supervisor

ChildServe
ChildServe Salary
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
Join Child Serve as a Group Home Supervisor. As a Group Homes Supervisor . At ChildServe, you’ll take the lead in managing the day-to-day operations of one of our 24-hour group homes, ensuring it runs smoothly and meets the highest standards of care. You’ll oversee staffing — from hiring and training to performance management — while also maintaining compliance with state regulations and managing the home’s budget. In addition to occasional direct care, you’ll collaborate closely with families and professionals to coordinate individualized care plans that help children and young adults thrive. This role also offers growth potential, with the opportunity to advance into a Group Homes Lead Supervisor position.

Schedule : Standard business hours, Monday-Friday with rotating on-call evenings and weekends. 24/7 accountability; therefore, flexible schedule as operational and medical needs present.

How You’ll Make an Impact

  • Oversee team and home operations by hiring, training, and coaching staff; ensuring proper supervision and care standards; managing budgets; supporting staff development; and maintaining a safe, clean, and well-equipped environment.
  • Advocate for and support residents by serving as their primary contact, partnering with families, leading care planning through IPP meetings, and ensuring quality through regular reviews and documentation.
  • Ensure program compliance and effectiveness by coordinating with regulatory agencies, developing individualized care programs, supporting staff training, and managing educational partnerships and reporting.

What You’ll Need :

  • B achelor’s degree in a human services field, at least one year of ICF/DD and supervisory experience, QIDP eligibility
  • S trong English communication skills
  • V alid driver’s status with ChildServe
  • Preferred certifications include CMA, Medication Manager, or CNA

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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