Hope Haven

My Day Lead - Spencer

Cardinal Field, 810 10th Ave E, Spencer, IA 51301

On-site · $17.80–$18.80/hr (as posted)

First seen by offpeak October 10, 2026

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This My Day Lead position guides the lifeblood of what we do; our Leads develop and train our staff, help create a warm, engaging, learning environment for clients and promote positive, forward-thinking communication. Our Leads are an important part of our mission. While this job does have a few physical requirements, expect your heart to most of the heavy lifting; this job requires compassion, patience, love, faith, and a warm, exuberant attitude. This position is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Benefits:

Health Insurance coverage by Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
Free $15,000 Term Life Insurance Policy
403B Retirement Plan with 8% employer match after one year
Flex Spending – put aside pretax dollars used for medical & dependent care reimbursement.
Supplemental Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Voluntary Life.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Temporary Medical Leave (TML)
Holidays based on status of employment
Bereavement Leave
Military Leave
Jury Duty
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act)
Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF Program)
BVU Partnership Educational Benefits
Pay on Demand with Dayforce Wallet

Duties and Responsibilities:

Facilitate calendar planning meetings.
Use a person-centered planning process, and individual needs and preferences are the driver of all activities.
Facilitate the daily activities of the Day Habilitation program. Provide support to staff and support personnel who assist in providing Day Habilitation services.
Arrange and provide transportation for My Day activities.
Facilitate community integration experiences to support fuller participation in community life.
Provide Support Team with input into individual service objectives, teaching procedures, service strategies and program ideas.
Complete daily documentation that is in compliance with federal and state regulations for Medicaid waiver programs for each client served in the program.
Ensure Performance Measurement System data for the Day Habilitation program is accurate and up to date. Provide input for the annual performance measurements report for Day Habilitation program.
Provide client assistance with general duties such as promoting and assisting with grooming and hygiene, restroom usage, hand/face washing, mealtime assistance and supervision, transportation supports and escorting assistance as needed, etc.
Follow all safety procedures and promote safety measures among the team and clients. Implement emergency drills and complete tracking sheets.

Qualifications:

High school diploma
Two years' experience in working with people with developmental disabilities
Skill in Behavior Management.
Skills in computer use and word processing.
Knowledge of and ability to utilize assistive technology and adaptive equipment.
Valid Class C driver’s license required
Proof of state minimum insurance coverage.
Clearance from all applicable background checks as required by service standards.