ChildServe Careers

Join ChildServe as an Autism Day Program Team Lead, responsible for the successful daily operation of one or more classrooms within the Autism Day Program. In this leadership role, you’ll ensure a therapeutic, healthy, and safe environment for children, families, and staff while supporting ChildServe’s mission and values.

Schedule / Where You’ll Be

Onsite at our ChildServe - Des Moines location. Service hours are 7:30am – 6:00pm Monday–Friday, with limited evenings and weekends for special events.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Participate in intake, referral, and admission of children into the Autism Day Program.
• Ensure program standards meet DHS and CARF requirements.
• Prepare lessons to promote skill development and independence.
• Ensure timely, accurate documentation according to regulatory standards.
• Maintain professional, timely communication with families.
• Recruit, select, and hire qualified direct care staff.
• Train and support staff to meet organizational and regulatory expectations.
• Coordinate with other Team Leads to maintain consistent program operations.
• Complete weekly and monthly status reports and documentation for billing.
• Support compliance, quality improvement, and safe classroom environments.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in education, human services, or a related field.
• Minimum two years serving children, preferably with disabilities; one year supervisory preferred.

• Must pass DCI fingerprinting, Iowa background check, and child abuse affidavit.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs and work onsite with regular attendance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Make a Difference Every Day at ChildServe

• ChildServe partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life. 
• ChildServe is a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowa’s only children's specialty hospital, offering a variety of services and programs to meet each child’s unique needs.
• ChildServe’s four key specialty areas include: complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services. With a coordinated approach to care delivery, services are interwoven and streamlined, so families can address their child’s needs in one location.
• Established in 1928, ChildServe proudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year.

ChildServe is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email [email protected]. ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.