Skill Development Professional

@ ChildServe

Overview

Child Serve's Supported Community Living (SCL) service is seeking a Skill Development Professional to provide 1:1 personal care, skill development, supervision, and training for children with special health care needs in a child’s home and integrated community settings.

Schedule

Flexible, part-time scheduling with most shifts occurring after 4pm Monday - Friday.

What You’ll Do

• Work 1:1 with children with special health care needs in home/community settings.
• Teach daily living skills to promote independence.
• Perform tasks without direct supervision.
• Receive ongoing training and supervision.
• Gain valuable experience for careers in social work, education, therapy, nursing, and psychology.

What You'll Need

• Minimum age of 18 with a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience with children with special health care needs (preferred).
• Basic computer skills and reliable internet for documentation and trainings.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for accurate documentation.
• Ability to provide own transportation if required, along with valid driver’s license, insurance, and passing motor vehicle safety checks.
• Physical ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile, and perform bending, lifting, and standing tasks.

Why Child Serve?

Child Serve partners with families to support children with special health care needs. With Iowa’s only children's specialty hospital and over 30 pediatric specialty services, Child Serve has been recognized as a Top Workplace since 2014. The team values collaboration, continuous learning, and a diverse, welcoming environment.

Key Skills/Competency

• Personal Care
• Skill Development
• Child Supervision
• Training
• Documentation
• Communication
• Independence
• Transportation
• Community Integration
• Child Special Needs