• Support clients with personal needs as required, medication management, toileting, personal hygiene care.
• Support clients with volunteer and work opportunities that are provided within the community.
• Plan and implement daily learning activities.
• Supervise clients on and off site.
• Assist with organization and set up of the day program environment, preparing needed materials and supplies.
• Participate and support wheelchair clients in social outings both in-house and in the community.
• Act as a role model of appropriate behaviors for clients in the various community settings.
• Participate in meetings and team member development activities as required.
• Complete and maintain all required documentation and case file work for the first 30 days.
• Assist in completing daily client time cards.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace for clients.
• Ensure a safe environment for clients while in-house and community locations.
• Provide daily transportation to/from work and community social outings, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and previous relevant experience.
• Experience working with people who have disabilities preferred.
• Certified in CPR (Adult and Child), First Aid or ability to receive certification during first six 90 days
• Ability to successfully complete Mandatory Reporter of Child and Dependent Adult Abuse within first 30 days.
• Ability to pass Relational Mandt training.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Iowa Class D Chauffeur’s driver’s license.
• Ability to successfully pass a Medication Management course as needed.
• Must be insurable under Easter Seals Iowa vehicle insurance policy.
• Desire to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work under pressure, maintain accuracy and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.
• Ability to write complete sentences and utilize appropriate grammar.
• Ability to operate a computer and navigate through the Easter Seals Iowa database.
• Experience in word processing software; Word and Excel preferred.
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist and lift
• Ability to transfer or move a minimum of 80 pounds.
• Access to reliable transportation for regular participation at work.
Additional Notes:Complete the employment application located on the main Careers page at www.easterseals.com/ia/who-we-are/careers-at-easter-seals/. Submit the application and your resume to our Talent Recruitment and Development Coordinator, Abby Foster at [email protected] or mail to 2920 30th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50310. Contact Abby with questions at 515-309-2036.