Lead Supported Community Living Specialist - Full Time at Goodwill of the Heartland in CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa

Job Description:

Are you looking for a leadership opportunity that supports Goodwill’s mission and vision for the community? Goodwill of the Heartland is looking for a Lead Supported Community Living Specialist in Cedar Rapids.

The position entails supervising a team of 6 or more direct support professionals who provide supported living skills training to program participants. The primary objective is to assist individuals with disabilities in developing and implementing personalized goals, fostering their independence and integration into the community. The role includes creating weekly schedules for the team to ensure comprehensive support for over 60 program participants. Additionally, the position holder will be responsible for managing their own workload of participants, which may involve providing transportation as needed. The position offers leadership opportunities, involving the development of direct support professional staff and the review and approval of case notes. Other responsibilities include managing the department budget, ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of program resources, cultivating positive working relationships with referral sources and funders, and monitoring the service waitlist.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, or related field required.


• One year work experience in social work, rehabilitation, case management, or related field required.


• Supervisory experience preferred.


• Must have valid driver’s license and pass motor vehicle record screening.


• Must be 18 years of age or older.

The Lead Supported Community Living Specialist has a starting pay range between $22.35 and $24.59. The schedule will be 40 hours per week and the hours will typically be Monday-Friday 8:00a – 4:30p.

Goodwill has competitive benefits:

• Competitive PTO


• Strong team culture


• Retirement package with 6% employer contribution after one year


• Health/Dental/Vision insurance


• Generous store discount

Please provide a resume and cover letter and apply online at www.workatgoodwill.com.

Goodwill of the Heartland is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, veteran status, political beliefs, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity or other protected categories.

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