Skill Development Professional
@ ChildServe

Ankeny, IA
$39,520
On Site
Part Time
Posted 1 day ago

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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

How to Get Hired at ChildServe

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor your experience to child care.
  • Highlight certification: Emphasize high school or GED credentials.
  • Showcase communication: Detail your documentation skills.
  • Demonstrate reliability: Emphasize transportation and independent work.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review online documentation systems.
Practice digital record keeping skills.
Update computer proficiency fundamentals.
Study child care technology tools.

Behavioral Questions

Describe handling challenging behaviors effectively.
Explain teamwork in independent settings.
Discuss adapting to flexible schedules.
Share past experiences with child care.

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