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Bona Vista Programs has grown into a diverse organization with nearly 400 employees in Howard and Miami Counties. Opportunities are often available to work with both children and adults in a care giving capacity. In addition, openings sometimes become available in areas such as clerical, business, marketing, supervision, healthcare, and more.
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Position Title: EHS, Child Development Specialist - HB Status: Full-Time Primary Function: In partnership with each child’s parents, integrates all aspects of the Early Head Start Performance Standards into the weekly one and a half-hour home visit curriculum for each child; including assessment information and previous plans such as IFSP’s. Perform assessments according to assigned schedule. Use the information to design curriculum and meet the developing needs of assigned children. Organize and implement group socialization activities every two weeks for assigned children and parents. Assure that all children are supervised at all times. Report any health or social service needs of assigned children to the appropriate manager within 72 hours and assist the family in finding needed resources in the community. Follow up with assigned families to assure the health, crisis or social services needs were met. Document and track all follow up to assure resolution. Assure all screenings of assigned children are performed within deadlines as prescribed in the EHS workplans and report findings to the parent and Management team. Works with the Family & Community Partnerships Manager to set goals with the family and write Family Partnership Agreements. Approximately 65% of work time involves interaction directly with the children and their families in their homes, in community-based settings or in child development activity groups. The remaining work is completed in an office environment. Job stresses include, but are not limited to: performance and paperwork expectations, and adapting to unexpected situations. Conditions encountered in the homes of the persons served will vary widely with respect to cleanliness, comfort and safety. Driving through Howard and/or Miami counties is required in all types of weather. Possible exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids and head lice is common. Qualifications: Preferred BA/BS in Child Development and Family Studies or Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Child Life, Child Development, Elementary Education with ECE minor or infant/toddler CDA, or related field. AA in ECE or Home visiting CDA with equivalent experience required. Demonstrated knowledge of or experience with adult education and family dynamics required. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience in word processing/computers is preferred. Must possess a pleasing personality and ability to establish and maintain rapport with families and staff. Must be capable of representing the Early Head Start program and agency in a positive manner. Must possess a valid Indiana Driver’s License.
Position Title: QMRP, Residential Status: Full-Time Primary Function: Integrate, coordinate, and monitor each consumer’s active treatment program. Ensure that the individual receives those services and interventions necessary by competent persons capable of delivering them. Provide pre-admission services necessary for consumers’ entrance into group living services, including orientation process. Serve as case manager for supported living consumers by developing and monitoring ISP/IPP. Coordinate the delivery of the ISP/IPP approved services. Develop, monitor implementation, and follow-up each consumers Individual Support Plan (ISP)/Individualized Program Plan. Participate directly in the recreational, therapeutic, and training activities of consumers. Serve as liaison between consumers, families, staff, professionals, and the community. Safeguard consumers’ and families’ human and civil rights. Qualifications: B.S. degree in human service field, plus at least one year of experience working with the MR/DD population, preferably in a residential setting. Possess and maintain a valid Indiana Driver’s License. Maintain insurability. Possess and maintain a clear criminal record. Supervisory experience preferred. Must possess excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Must maintain CPR/FA certification.
Position Title: EHS, Child Development Specialist Assistant - CB Status: Part-Time Location: Kokomo Primary Function: In partnership with parents, implement a developmentally appropriate center based program, based on the individual needs of assigned children. Follow and maintain daily routine and schedule while remaining flexible to individual factors that may alter same. Create a warm and accepting environment and atmosphere for children, parents, families, volunteers, community representatives and staff. Provide responsive care giving for assigned children. Model appropriate language and behavior for children, volunteers and families. Insure the safety of the children in assigned group, inspecting indoor and outdoor toys and equipment daily. Report any problems to the Child Development Specialist. Abide by program philosophies on parent involvement and parent participation. Actively participate in parent involvement activities. Encourage parent involvement and parent participation in a variety of ways to include, but not be limited to, face-to-face, telephone and written contacts. Work as a team with management and co-specialists to design an environment and activities designed to meet the needs of assigned children. Qualifications: Level 1: Infant Toddler CDA or ability to obtain CDA within one year after hire. Level 2: High School Diploma/GED. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Bilingual in English/Spanish favorable. Experience in word processing/computers is preferred. Must have or be able to obtain CPR certification annually. Must be at least 18 years of age.
Position Title: VP, Community Resources Status: Full-Time Primary Function: Achieve our mission through the development of partnerships between departments, team members, consultants, professionals outside of the agency and the facility. Focus will be placed on staff development and growth. This position will assist in facilitating growth through the development of quality programs. Supervise the following areas: Autism Center; Respite Services Program; Director, WorkForce Diversity; Coordinator, Nursing Services; Administrative Assistants; and Peru Administrative Site Liaison. Manage multi-budget areas. Oversee departmental budgets and monitor expenditures. Provide relevant program knowledge to staff for services, analytical leadership, administrative guidance and advice in the day to day management of programs. Supervise all State and Federal regulations in appropriate areas to maintain the quality of services as well as care. Qualifications: Must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Education, Psychology, Communication, SPEA or Human Services and five years of management experience.
Position Title: Community Support Staff Status: Full-Time Primary Function: A Community Support Staff employee is the key figure in providing ongoing needed and wanted support to the people utilizing Medicaid Waiver Services. Facilitate the person served in reaching his or her maximum potential. Provide support to a designated person. Document the major activities of the person served in daily notes. Maintain accurate records of support provided to the person served. Informally and formally assist person with programming needs. Responsibly assist or monitor medication administration. Provide services in compliance with Medicaid Waiver regulations. Follow policies/procedures set forth by the Community Living Division and the agency in compliance with state regulation and federal law. Display patience in all situations involving persons receiving services. Speak in an even, positive and personal tone of voice when conversing with persons served. Strictly maintain confidentiality of all people in compliance with agency policies and HIPAA requirements. Qualifications: Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED. Must be capable of obtaining and maintaining certification in CPR and First Aid within 30 days of hire. Possess and maintain a clear criminal record per Medicaid Waiver regulation requirements. Maintain a valid Indiana license, and maintain insurability as defined by the agency liability insurance carrier. Maintain insurance on personal vehicle (minimum of PLPD w/Medical liability coverage). Current proof of insurance must be maintained in personnel file per BQIS regulation. Dress appropriately as defined by department dress code. Able to perform job duties independently and able to follow written instructions.
Position Title: Adult Services Coordinator Status: Full-Time Primary Function: Coordinate and manage work service case loads, as well as provide personal, behavioral, and vocational counseling to adults participating in the work service program in the Howard County agency. Obtain and compile all necessary enrollment/admission documentation for persons entering work services. Perform the admission procedures and orientation process for persons into work services. Assist in the coordination of ancillary services for persons served as needed and coordinating with mental health providers and direct supervisory staff. Provide resource information, assess, address service needs, and provide referrals to appropriate community agencies and internal departments as needed. Maintain a schedule of assessing individual needs, writing individual program plans and conducting case conferences for all persons served in work and habilitation services. Complete habilitation billing sheets when goals are revised. Support and assist industrial staff in addressing the individual's personal/ behavioral, social, and vocational needs. Qualifications: Previous case management experience preferred. Must possess excellent verbal skills, effective written skills, and strong teamwork skills. Must have the ability to work independently as well as in group situations. Must be capable of communicating effectively with the person (s) throughout a given crisis situation.
Position Title: Residential Advisor Status: Full-Time; Part-time Location: Peru Primary Function: Provide active treatment to consumers in a group home setting. Document major activities of consumers in daily notes. Informally and formally assist consumer programming needs. Administer medications responsibly according to procedures. Accurately document all medication passes in the medication log. Facilitate weekly consumer meetings. Follow all agency and residential division policies and procedures. Display patience in all situations dealing with consumers. Strictly maintain confidentiality of all persons served. Qualifications: As per state regulations, must be at least 18 years of age. HS Diploma or GED required. Most possess or be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification annually. Must possess a valid driver's license and have a driving record that allows for insurability as determined by the agency's liability insurance company. Maintain a clear criminal record, especially with regard to neglect or abuse.
Position Title: Residential Manager Status: Full-Time Location: Peru Primary Function: Supervise direct care staff and coordinate the day-to-day activities and maintenance of the group home. Maintain communication flow within the Agency and Community Living Services division. The overall objectives are to provide a home environment that is as normal as possible and to foster the development of each consumer to their highest independence. Supervise direct care staff to ensure the ISP is being implemented for each consumer served. Train staff in all programs, using lecture, role modeling, text, and other materials. Coordinate the delivery of training and rehabilitation services. Monitor implementation, and follow-up each consumers Individualized Support Plan and habilitation plan. Schedule and chair interdisciplinary staff meetings, as needed for program planning and review to meet program standards. Qualifications: B. S. degree in a human service field preferred, plus at least one year of experience or four years experience working with the MR/DD population, preferably in a residential setting. Possess and maintain a valid Indiana Driver's License. Possess and maintain a clear criminal and drivers record. Maintain insurability. Attend meetings and training as requested. Become active in an organization of related professionals.
Position Title: Child Care Resource & Referral, Inclusion Specialist Status: Part-Time Primary Function: Coordinate and implement inclusion-related services for parents, communities and early care and education professionals. The Inclusion Specialist is responsible for awareness, training, technical assistance and support pertaining to children with special needs. Determines, in collaboration with other CCR&R staff, training and technical assistance needs for professionals relative to children with disabilities and requests training and technical assistance to meet these needs. Conducts inclusion-related training for parents, community members and early care and education professionals to improve the quality of care for children with disabilities being served in out-of-home settings. Collaborates with First Steps, the Special Education Cooperative and other disability-related agencies, programs or professionals to assure coordination of services for children with special needs. Maintains resources for parents, community members and early care and education professionals related to inclusive settings and disability-related topics. Consults with parents and early care and education professionals regarding inclusive settings. This might include on-site consultation and/or technical assistance with parents, early care and education providers or other professionals. Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Consumer and Family Sciences with at least 12 credit hours in caring for children with special needs. Two years experience working in an early childhood setting with supervisory responsibilities. Experience with training adults. Expertise in word processing and database programs required. Must possess excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Must possess a pleasing personality and ability to establish and maintain rapport with providers, families, and staff. Must be capable of representing the Child Care Resource and Referral program and agency in a positive manner.
Position Title: Child Care Resource & Referral, Infant/Toddler Specialist Status: Full-Time Primary Function: Provide assistance to parents and child care providers on infant and toddler issues in Adams, Blackford, Grant, Howard, Huntington, Jay, Miami, Tipton, Wabash, and Wells counties. Assist parents with follow-up calls to enhanced referrals in all counties served on a daily basis. Implement parent training on infant and toddler issues. Implement child care provider training regarding infant and toddler safety, family-centered care, and developmentally-appropriate practices according to the training schedule. Provide technical assistance to all infant/toddler child care providers on a daily basis. Qualifications: Must be available to work some evenings. Must be able to move and hold young children weighing 5-50 pounds. Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Consumer and Family Sciences with at least 12 credit hours in infant/toddler care. Two years’ experience working in an early childhood setting with supervisory responsibilities. Experience with training adults. Expertise in word processing and database programs required. Must possess excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Must possess a pleasing personality and ability to establish and maintain rapport with providers, families, and staff. Must be capable of representing the Child Care Resource and Referral program and agency in a positive manner.
Position Title: Janitor Status: On-call; Part-time Location: Kokomo Primary Function: Perform cleaning tasks as assigned to ensure customer satisfaction by utilizing efficient use of time, supplies, and equipment at each assigned job site. Complete janitorial tasks as assigned at each scheduled janitorial services job site. Operate normal and customary equipment utilized in a janitorial department including floor buffer, carpet cleaner, scrubber, etc. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent with janitorial experience preferred.
Position Title: EHS Substitute Specialist/Assistant/Cook Status: Part-time Location: Peru Primary Function: Assist regular staff in the implementation of a developmentally appropriate Early Head Start center based program. Assist regular staff in performance of all kitchen duties within the Early Head Start Program. Provide responsive care giving for all children in assigned group. Insure the safety of all children in assigned group. Cook and serve all meals per specified menu and time schedule. Prepare PM snack and AM snack for next morning, prior to leaving for the day. Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED required. Must possess good oral and written communication skills. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have or be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification annually.
Position Title: Occupational Therapist Status: Full-Time Primary Function: Provide occupational therapy evaluation and treatment to preschoolers, outpatients, and homebound services in Howard and Miami Counties , as well as prepare and maintain records and reports pertaining to patient evaluation and plan of treatments. Qualifications: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy. Must be a currently licensed occupational therapist and registered with the American Occupational Therapy Association and certified by the Indiana Occupational Therapy Committee. Must be capable of obtaining CPR and First Aid certification annually. Must possess excellent communication skills both written and oral.
Position Title: Physical Therapist Status: Full-Time Primary Function: Provide physical therapy evaluation and treatment to preschoolers, outpatients, and
homebound services in Howard and Miami Counties , as well as prepare and maintain records and reports pertaining to patient evaluation and plan of treatments. Qualifications: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in physical therapy. Must be a currently licensed physical therapist in the State of Indiana . Must be capable of obtaining CPR and First Aid certification annually. Must possess excellent communication skills both written and oral. Must be able to lift 20lbs. You can apply in person at 1220 E. Laguna or e-mail your resume to hrstaff@bonavista.org. The above statements reflect general functions of these jobs and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements inherent in the job. Additional
qualifications could be required. Bona Vista is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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