Advocate

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field preferred
• Applicable experience will be considered
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential
• Must be highly organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks
• Leadership skills, especially the ability to promote unity among team members is required
• Must achieve Medication Aide status

PURPOSE:

Responsible for advocacy of specified consumers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with consumers, parents/guardians, and co-workers
• Responsible to advocate for the physical, emotional, financial, and spiritual well-being of consumers
• Develop and implement appropriate programs and other required paperwork
• Maintain and perform the responsibilities as prescribed within the Residential Skills Trainer job description
• Support the mission and values of Village Northwest Unlimited
• Assist in ensuring effective and efficient operations by performing tasks as assigned by the Residential Leader

Physical Job Requirements:

• Lifting: As per house
• Standing: Due to the range of activities that are required, the ability to stand for an 8-hour shift is necessary

Other Requirements:

• Pushing
• Pulling
• Twisting
• Fine Motor Skills
• Kneeling

Visual/Auditory Requirements:

• Ability to adequately interact with staff and consumers

APPLY NOW:

A completed application is required for all open positions before an individual is considered an applicant. Résumés do not substitute for a completed application. Required Employment applications should be completed online. You can submit a letter of application, a résumé or curriculum vitae (CV) and any additional required files by email to jobs@villagenorthwest.org or by postal mail to:

Village Northwest Unlimited
Attention: Human Resources
330 Village Circle
Sheldon, IA 51201