Careers

Position Overview

LRI Caregivers provide direct personal care and support to their eligible minor child in the child’s home. Services must remain within the approved Medicaid authorization and applicable program requirements.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support services outlined in the participant’s approved care plan.
• Promote the health, safety, dignity, and well-being of the child.
• Perform authorized personal care tasks according to the participant’s assessed needs.
• Accurately document visits using the required Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system.
• Complete required training, orientation, and competency assessments.
• Follow High Hopes policies, documentation standards, and Medicaid program requirements.
• Communicate significant changes in the child’s condition or care needs to appropriate personnel.
• Protect confidential participant and family information.
• Ensure service time does not overlap with other employment or Medicaid-funded services.
• Remain within approved service hours and authorization limits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Must be the parent or legal guardian of the eligible child.
• Must reside in the same household as the child.
• Must meet applicable Medicaid waiver and LRI eligibility requirements.
• Must successfully complete required background checks and eligibility screening.
• Must complete required onboarding, training, and credentialing.
• Must be able to perform authorized care tasks safely.
• Must be able to use required electronic documentation and timekeeping systems.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow individualized care plans.
• Understanding of participant rights and confidentiality.
• Ability to document services accurately and promptly.
• Ability to work independently and manage authorized service time responsibly.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to safely perform the personal care activities identified in the child’s approved plan of care, which may include assistance with mobility, transfers, bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, hygiene, and other authorized tasks.

Important: Eligibility, assessment, service authorization, and completion of employment requirements must be established before services may begin. Application submission does not establish authorization or guarantee employment.

Position Overview

The In-Home Respite/Child Care Provider delivers authorized respite and child care services in accordance with individual care plans, participant needs, and applicable program requirements. Providers maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment while promoting independence, development, and overall well-being.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision, support, and engagement to assigned participants.
• Ensure participant safety and well-being in home or community settings.
• Assist with activities of daily living consistent with the care plan, including eating, mobility, hygiene, and general support.
• Provide medication reminders as directed; administer medication only when appropriately authorized, trained, and permitted.
• Provide developmentally appropriate activities promoting independence, socialization, and inclusion.
• Follow individualized care plans and complete required service documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality of participant and company information.
• Communicate promptly with supervisors regarding participant needs, incidents, or concerns.
• Follow applicable Medicaid requirements and company policies.
• Complete required training and in-service education.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of required employment eligibility verification and background screening.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification before providing services.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to meet applicable training and service program requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children, individuals with disabilities, or vulnerable populations.
• Relevant coursework, training, or experience in human services, education, nursing, or a related field.

Work Schedule

Part-time, non-exempt position. Hours are intermittent and scheduled based on participant needs and applicable service authorizations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift up to 25 pounds, and actively engage with participants.
• Ability to respond promptly and effectively to participant safety needs.

Position Overview

Personal Care Attendants assist eligible participants with approved personal care activities in accordance with individualized service plans and program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care assistance as authorized in the participant’s service plan.
• Assist with approved daily living activities and personal care tasks.
• Promote participant independence, privacy, dignity, and safety.
• Follow participant-specific instructions and service requirements.
• Document visits and services accurately using required systems.
• Communicate participant concerns or changes in condition to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Complete required training and comply with agency policies.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Successfully complete required background screening and onboarding.
• Complete required training before providing services.
• Demonstrate reliable and respectful caregiving practices.
• Ability to perform assigned authorized care tasks safely.
• Ability to maintain accurate service documentation.

Work Arrangements

Available assignments and hours depend on participant needs, service authorizations, and applicable program requirements. Applicants may be considered for care arrangements involving participants they already know or other available assignments.

Position Overview

The Child Care Teacher is responsible for supporting children’s emotional and physical well-being, safety, learning, and development. Teachers plan and implement developmentally appropriate educational experiences and help children develop language, social, behavioral, and school-readiness skills.

Essential Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom activities, including storytelling, games, and educational experiences.
• Help children learn and follow classroom rules, routines, and procedures.
• Observe children’s development and monitor progress toward developmental and school-readiness goals.
• Communicate professionally with parents, families, coworkers, and center management.
• Build positive and supportive relationships with children and families.
• Maintain a safe, secure, organized, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Maintain required attendance records, incident reports, developmental documentation, and other records.
• Collaborate with parents, Early Development Network personnel, and other providers to support applicable IFSP or IEP goals.
• Apply current knowledge of child development and early childhood education best practices.
• Provide appropriate direction and support to classroom assistants, support staff, and volunteers when assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by center management.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and meet at least one of the following qualification pathways:

• Verified Experience: A high school diploma or GED and at least 1,500 verified clock hours of experience working in organized group activities for young children, documented through a positive reference or verification from a former employer or supervisor.
• CDA Credential: A current Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.
• College Education: A qualifying associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, education, or child/youth development.
• Previously Completed DHHS-Approved Training Plan: A high school diploma or GED and documentation demonstrating successful completion of the required coursework or training under a previously approved DHHS training plan, subject to verification that the completed qualifications satisfy applicable requirements.

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of required state and federal background screening.
• Ability to maintain applicable training, certification, and continuing education requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate educational practices.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate classroom activities and curriculum.
• Ability to collaborate with families, coworkers, and service providers.
• Organizational and recordkeeping skills, including the ability to use required classroom software.
• Reliable attendance and professional conduct.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the classroom.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to sit and stand on the floor, bend, kneel, and squat to interact with children at their level.

Position Overview

Child Care Support Staff assist classroom teachers with daily activities and help maintain the emotional and physical well-being and safety of children in care.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support teachers in providing developmentally appropriate educational activities.
• Assist children with classroom routines, rules, and procedures.
• Communicate children’s progress or concerns to teaching staff and center management.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with children and families.
• Follow center safety and security procedures.
• Promptly report incidents or concerns to appropriate staff.
• Support classroom activities and individual developmental goals.
• Assist teachers in supporting applicable IFSP or IEP goals in coordination with families and service providers.
• Develop knowledge of early childhood education practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must meet applicable employment and child care licensing requirements.
• Must successfully complete required background screening.
• Must complete applicable training and certification requirements.
• Must work under the supervision of qualified teaching staff as required.
• Must demonstrate professionalism and appropriate conduct around children.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Positive and engaging approach to working with children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with teachers, families, and other staff.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Willingness to learn and apply developmentally appropriate practices.
• Reliable attendance and dependable work habits.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the classroom.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to sit and stand on the floor, bend, kneel, and squat to interact with children.