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Medical Childcare Team Lead (Full-Time)

Daytime Services (Childcare, Autism & Medical Day Programs) Johnston, Iowa

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Description

As a Medical Childcare Team Lead , you will be responsible for the operation of classrooms within the Medical Childcare Service. The Team Lead will assist with hiring, training and scheduling of the center while also providing a safe environment for children we serve.

About ChildServe's Medical Childcare Program:

ChildServe‘s Medical Childcare program offers specialized weekday care for children and young adults with significant medical needs and developmental delays. The program includes on-site therapy services like physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Medical Childcare focuses on each child’s overall health. For this reason, we provide therapeutic activities to develop coordination, self-confidence, social competencies, and more.

Benefits that Work for You!

+ Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

+ Retirement Planning – 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 50% employer match.

+ Paid Time Off – Generous PTO that accrues from the first day.

+ Loan Relief – Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

When You'll Work:

Monday - Friday work week between the hours of 7:30 am and 6pm.

What You'll Do:

+ Ensure therapeutic program standards are met according to DHS and CARF standards by conducting frequent assessments of environment and structure of activities.

+ Assist in the implementation of care plans for children to become as independent as possible through skill development and retention. Ensure staff follow all aspects of the care plan, to include nursing, therapy, and behavior support.

+ Ensure that daily and other necessary communication with families occurs accurately in timely, consistent, and professional manner.

+ Provide direct care in classrooms as needed

+ Recruit, select, and hire qualified direct care staff. Ensure staff meet DHS requirements and on-site records are maintained and monitor staff training compliance.

+ Ensure staff are trained to implement all aspects of care plans.

+ Support intake, referral, and growth management processes.

+ Maintain knowledge of all compliance regulations and accreditation standards and ensures that rooms operate in accordance with such.

+ Recommend and participate in quality improvement activities.

What You'll Need:

+ Bachelor's degree in education, human services, or relevant field.

+ 2 years' experience serving children, preferably children with disabilities.

+ Preferred: Meet DHS requirements for center director based on childcare regulations

+ Preferred: 1 year supervisory experience.

+ Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.

About ChildServe: ChildServe partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life. ChildServe 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. ChildServe’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, ChildServe proudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year.

ChildServe is an equal opportunity employer.