Team Mentor — Community Disability Services

Job overview

The Team Mentor — Community Disability Services role is based in Ankeny, IA, with the primary place of work in the community and travel between participant homes in the Greater Des Moines area. Compensation is not specified. Honoring Opportunities for Personal Empowerment supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community living settings. The mentor coaches direct support professionals while providing direct support to participants. The role helps ensure person-centered services respect participants’ rights, preferences, goals, safety, dignity, and independence, while supporting staff coordination and daily operations.

What you'll do

• Coach, train, and model best practices for direct support staff
• promote team communication and problem-solving
• support individual rights, preferences, and goals
• assist with Individual Customized Plans
• monitor participant progress and well-being
• support community inclusion and employment
• assist with scheduling and shift coverage
• provide at least 32 hours of direct support
• and maintain timely service documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

team mentor

community disability services

ankeny ia

honoring opportunities for personal empowerment

direct support professionals

person-centered care

intellectual disabilities

developmental disabilities

staff coaching

community inclusion

32 hours direct support

greater des moines

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role oversees a caseload of 10–15 participants and requires at least one year of relevant experience and a high school diploma or GED. Travel outside the Greater Des Moines area is not required or expected.

About the employer

Honoring Opportunities for Personal Empowerment is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.