Youth Services Facilitator

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
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.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance