What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Services Facilitator position at The Arc of Southeast Iowa?
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The Arc of Southeast Iowa is seeking a dedicated Youth Services Facilitator to lead and expand our youth programming. In this role, you will play a vital part in coordinating and implementing services that empower youth with disabilities, while providing leadership to a team of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while advancing your career in a mission-driven organization.
If you are passionate about delivering high-quality services, fostering growth, and creating inclusive opportunities for youth, we encourage you to apply!
POSITION: Youth Services Facilitator
PROGRAM AREA: Home and Community Based Services
REPORTS TO: HCBS Program Director
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
SUPERVISES: Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation OR Bachelor’s degree in human service-related field is preferred OR High school diploma with minimum of three years’ experience in human service direct service field.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to adapt within a dynamic environment and attend to all aspects of the position with limited supervision.
- Ability to work with families, agency professionals, program evaluators, and industry professionals.
- Ability to document service provided according to Medicaid and agency guidelines in a prompt manner.
- Computer abilities, including working knowledge/proficiency of Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.
- Must have a car, valid Iowa driver’s license and adequate vehicle insurance as outlined in the personnel policies.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: The Youth Services Facilitator is responsible for the planning, organization, and implementation of youth programming with a specific focus on growth of the programs.
SCOPE OF THE POSITION: This full-time, non-exempt position is responsible for administering and organizing individual services, group respite, camp, and before/after school programs. This position will provide professional leadership to direct support staff and management of quality service provision through the following areas:
- Receive initial referrals and complete client intakes.
- Maintain proactive working relationships with referral sources.
- Attend and document service planning and other client meetings.
- Maintain a communication log of external contacts and organized client records.
- Must be fully trained and knowledgeable of all expectations of direct support professionals.
- Optimize quality services by scheduling and assigning staff and/or by providing direct services.
- Train and designate staff to supervise group activities while providing oversight of all group programming.
- Plan and ensure implementation of activities for youth programming services.
- Establish and maintain a working relationship with clients and their families.
- Maintain high personal and professional ethics as they relate to working for and with persons with disabilities and their families, agencies, and providers involved in the program.
- Attend trainings as requested. Complete all needed certifications.
- Ensure that agency service documentation requirements are met.
- Implement measures and tools to evaluate and ensure the provision of quality service.
- Comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations, as well as funder requirements.
- Maintain client confidence and protect the programs and agency by keeping information confidential.
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- All duties as assigned by the Program Directors and Executive Director.
Equipment Usage
- Computer/laptop
- Copier/scanner/fax
- Large passenger vehicle(s)
Work Conditions
- Involves sitting, standing, walking in a number of different environments both indoors and outdoors.
- Entails travel to service areas in Johnson County and surrounding areas.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Iowa City, IA 52240 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Iowa City, IA 52240: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
