Environmental Compliance Assistant

Optimae values diversity and we encourage everybody**,** including those from traditionally overlook/ed identity groups, to apply.

Optimae LifeServices is hiring an Environmental Compliance Assistant to support people with mental health concerns live in a safe and healthy environment. Job duties include traveling throughout the Des Moines metro to inspect and evaluate homes, complete assessments and complete necessary repair work. Qualified candidates will have a driver’s license and car insurance, basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Email), basic repair work, high moral character and compassion to work with a diverse population.

JOB SUMMARY

The Environmental Compliance Assistant will assist the supervisor in ensuring that all community based residential settings are well kept both environmentally and structurally, that the needs of the customers in these settings are met, and that all maintenance concerns are addressed in a timely manner. The main objective is to ensure that all community based residential settings meet the expectations of Optimae LifeServices Mission, Vision, and Core Values; and the expectations of our accreditors/funders (CARF, Chapter 24 & 77; MCO’s).

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE

• Must be at least 18yrs of age
• Must have a high school diploma
• Must have the ability to foster communication, cooperation, and problem solving between people
• Must have the ability to promote quality assurances by developing, organizing, and maintaining systems of accountability
• Understand and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Utilize tools specific to training staff
• Must have the ability to adhere to a flexible schedule to meet the needs of staff and customers
• Must be organized and able to multi-task well

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote teamwork and build morale
• Provide training to middle managers and staff on how to maintain HCBS Settings to meet the expectations of Optimae LifeServices M,V,C.
• Develop and maintain organizational processes
• Tour all HCBS Settings on a monthly basis
• Assist with Improvement Plans pertaining to the environment and upkeep of all community based residential settings
• Assistance in creating forms for various tracking purposes
• Update Program Directors and Coordinators on a regularly a regular basis regarding findings of community based residential settings evaluations and assessments
• Collaborate and communicate on an ongoing basis with the Maintenance Supervisor and Environmental Compliance Coordinator
• Collaborate and communicate on an ongoing basis with the landlord, if applicable
• Provide direct support, training, and education to the customers to assist with the implementation of cleaning and organization skills within the community based residential home in which they reside

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person