Application Strategy Integration Director Jobs in Iowa

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**This position will be primarily based out of Jefferson with travel required to Guthrie Center. It is a mixture of Day Habilitation Services and Supported Employment Services**

This role operates in a Day Habilitation (DAY HAB) Setting, defined as services that provide opportunities and support for community inclusion and build interest in and develop skills for active participation in recreation, volunteerism and integrated community employment. (Iowa Health & Human Services). Day Habilitation provides assistance with acquisition, retention, or improvement of socialization, community participation, and daily living skills. It will also operate in a Supported Employment (SE) Setting, defined as services that enables the member to obtain and maintain individual employment (Iowa Health & Human Services). Rather than assuming individuals with development or intellectual disabilities are not qualified to work, Supported Employment services provide these individuals with the opportunity to obtain and maintain meaningful employment that supports their life goals.

Community Integration Professionals support the mission of the organization empowering people to reach individual achievement across the spectrum of life. If youre passionate about empowering people to reach their goals and help them strive for more, we want you to join our team. As an integral part of the overall supported employment team, you will collaborate with other Community Integration Professionals, Direct Support Professionals, Programmers, Supervisors, individuals-served, and their families to ensure the best possible care for those you serve. You will creatively strategize ways for an individual to find employment that suits their skills, abilities, and goals. Your innovative and impactful solutions and strategies will make the difference for those you serve.

What Winning Looks Like:

While its not a competition, we do recognize that each person wants to win at life; and youre a central part of someone elses wins as well as your own! In this role, youll be responsible to:

• Person-Centered Community Engagement: Collaborate with individuals to identify interests, strengths, and goals, and develop meaningful daily and weekly schedules that include community participation, hobbies, volunteer work, and cultural, civic, or religious activities.
• Goal-Based Skill Development: Provide direct support by teaching individuals how to complete tasks and achieve goals independently, using coaching and instruction rather than doing tasks for them.
• Behavioral Support Implementation: Follow individualized behavioral care plans by applying approved strategies, encouraging participation, motivating progress, and supporting positive behavior in alignment with each persons goals.
• Documentation & Progress Tracking: Maintain accurate, consistent, and timely documentation of individual progress, activities, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care and accountability.
• Safety & Advocacy: Provide a safe, supportive environment while respecting individual choice and autonomy, advocating for independence, dignity, and person-directed decision-making in all aspects of service delivery.
• Vocational & Community Employment Support: Support individuals in job development and retention, including applications, interviews, coaching, employer communication, transportation to job sites, and collaboration with schools, IEP teams, and community partners.
• Program Participation & Professional Responsibilities: Participate in cross-training, vocational program decisions, community integration activities, equipment safety, medication administration (as applicable), compliance with all regulations (OSHA, DHS, CARF, HCBS), and maintain flexibility for scheduling, weekends, and additional duties.

Know Were For You:

We know finding the right opportunity can be tricky thats why Imagine is focused on making sure your time is well spent. We take pride in the benefits we offer our employees. As an employee, youll have access to a variety of benefits that are sure to sweeten the deal. Depending on your full-time or part-time status, youll have access to:

• Competitive Wages: The base pay is $15/hour. With education and experience, you could start out making more than that.
• Scheduling: Were a 24/7 service provider, offering a schedule based on program needs.
• Training: This is an entry-level position, and we provide comprehensive training to ensure every employee feels confident and supported as they get started.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): We all deserve a break now and then dont feel bad about taking time for you.
• 401k Retirement Plan: Secure your future with a cushioned fund that will allow you to live your best life.
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans: Whether its medical, dental, vision, or life insurance weve got you covered.
• Pre-Paid Legal Services: Be prepared for the things you just cant be prepared for on your own.
• Discounted Costco or Sams Club Memberships: What can we say? We know a great deal when we see one.
• Advancement Opportunities: We believe in your future, which is why we have a specifically designed leadership development opportunity purposed to launch your career.
• Employee Assistance Program: Were there for you through all lifes ups and downs.

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