Respite Program Supervisor

About the role

Our Services for People with Disabilities team is searching for a dedicated, energetic full-time Respite Program Supervisor to oversee services in the Central Iowa service area. This position could be based out of the Ames or Des Moines office for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Oversee respite care services and deliver the services and supervision of Respite staff.
• Coordinate with providers, case managers and families/clients.
• Review and process referrals, match clients with providers, monitor client units, participate in client annual meetings/assessments, network and market the program, do home surveys with providers, supervise providers and partake in the hiring process for new providers.
• Most travel is within the local area with very random travel required to other parts of the state.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and five years of experience in human services, education or human services related field with 2 years being in a leadership position OR Associates Degree and three years of related experience; with at least one year in a leadership role OR Bachelor's Degree in a human services related field and one year of related experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in a human services related field and one year of related experience. Additionally, years of related experience in a supervisory or leadership role is preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates must have a valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record and be able to pass an extensive background check including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, Sex Offender registry and a criminal history check.

Skills

• Good communication, interpersonal, computer and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits
• A flexible schedule
• Generous paid time off
• Health, dental, life, and vision insurance
• Career-building opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement

Pay

Competitive salary

Schedule

Primarily 1st shift, but may occasionally require a meeting in the evening.