Training Assistant jobs in Sioux City, IA

Job Purpose & General Summary:

The Day Habilitation Assistant is responsible for the development, implementation, coordination, provision of program services to adults with disabilities in the Day Habilitation Program. Our Day Habilitation Program is client driven that offers social interaction and community engagement. The Day Habilitation Assistant will need to implement, supervise, and encourage client participation in social, leisure, and recreational activities. Day Habilitation Assistant is also responsible to accurately document daily goals and complete assessments in a timely fashion.

Education Requirements:  Associate degree or high school diploma or equivalent and 6 months’ relevant experience. 

Specialized Experience: A person providing direct support shall complete 9.5 hours of online training within the first 30 days of hire. Must be certified in CPR and First Aid or be willing to obtain certification within 6 months of hire. The person must possess Iowa Limited Chauffeurs License or obtain within 60 days of hire and meet insurance company’s standards of insurability. Certification as a Medication Manager or able to obtain training and certification within 6 months of start date.  Life Skills Training Center will assist and pay for these requirements. 

Schedule:  This full-time position maintaining a stable schedule of 6:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Must demonstrate the ability to work independently within a self-directed setting.

Background Investigation:  Must successfully complete Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation background record check as well as an Iowa DHS Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Central Registry background check.  Must successfully pass Federal and State OIG Medicaid Exclusion Registry check. 

Benefits:  Life Skills Training Center is proud to offer a competitive wage within the State of Iowa’s compensation for similar job descriptions.  In addition to a 401k option, LSTC also offers major medical, dental, vision, accidental death and dismemberment, and a variety of supplemental insurance coverages.  PTO and vacation time earned with completed work hours.

Life Skills Training Center, Inc., a non-profit organization, is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.  It is the policy of Life Skills Training Center, Inc. to provide equal access to all employees.  The intent of this policy is to ensure that employment opportunities are accessible to all persons and that the organization does not discriminate against any persons because of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or physical or mental disability.