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Day Services Coordinator

VOCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC
Urbandale, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/1/2026

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Day Services Coordinator. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating daily activities and providing support to high school students and young adults in our transition program. The program serves individuals with developmental disabilities and aims to promote independence, socialization, and personal growth.

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Available Position:

  • Full-time; 40 hours per week
  • Monday-Friday 7:30 am to 3:30 pm with some Saturdays as needed
  • Wage: From $18.75 per hour
  • Hiring Bonus: $1,000 (paid in one installment upon completion of 6-months continued employment)

As the Day Services Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in creating a supportive and inclusive environment. You will collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals to develop and implement engaging activities, ensuring that each participant's needs and interests are met. Additionally, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the program, ensuring a smooth and effective program delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Direct Services Coordinators address the wants and needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, which include:

  • Promote and encourage community integration and socialization opportunities in a positive manner.
  • Coordinate daily activities for participants in the day program
  • Multi-taking and excellent time management skills
  • · Provide individualized support to participants, taking into account their unique needs and goals
  • Collaborate with other team members to design and implement individualized care plans
  • Monitor the progress of participants and make necessary adjustments to their care plans
  • Reinforce therapies, including speech, behavioral support and physical therapy
  • Administer medications and maintain accurate medication records
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of participant progress and program activities
  • Ensure all needs are addressed in a respectful manner with dignity and personal choice
  • Complete and maintain required documentation and trainings

We provide excellent benefits to eligible employees:

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance as well as voluntary life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability available
  • 403(b) retirement program with match
  • Paid vacation, paid sick leave and holiday hours
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Generous employee referral bonus program
  • Opportunities for bonuses/incentives and internal recognition programs
  • Paid on-site training including CPR, First Aide, Mandatory Reporter and Medication Aide
  • Build relationships and make a difference
  • The MOST rewarding job you will ever have

Requirements:

  • At least 1 year of experience working with folks with intellectual and developmental disabilities or related experience
  • Must be at least 19 years of age
  • Completion of High School Diploma or GED
  • Possess a valid driver's license and current auto insurance
  • Pass all background checks: criminal, DMV, dependent adult and child abuse registry
  • On the job training: in-person and on-line
  • Compassionate and patient demeanor

· Ability to adapt to changing needs and priorities

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Excellent organizational and time management skills

  • Excellent in-person and electronic communication skills and interpersonal skills
  • Vodec offers opportunities to take on more responsibility, advancement and grow your career.

Vodec’s mission is to provide services to persons with disabilities in order that those persons may live, work and participate in the community in the least restrictive environment to achieve their full potential. Our purpose is to support and advocate for persons with disabilities, so those persons have opportunities to develop to their fullest potential, to interact with society, to experience a sense of belonging and to contribute something of themselves at their own levels of ability.

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