Ellipsis is hiring talented and motivated individuals seeking to make a difference in our caring community.

We’re always looking for deeply passionate people who refuse to give up in the face of adversity. If this sounds like you, please search our opportunities and contact us to learn more.

Employment Application

Youth Care Worker - Full Time - Day & Over-night Shifts AVailable 

Work with other dedicated professionals providing services that allow our youth and families the opportunity to find their path to independence. Must be energetic, highly motivated, willing to learn, and have the desire to make a difference.

Requires excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be able to work a flexible schedule. High school diploma and experience working with youth and/or families required. College degree preferred.

Please complete an application or send resume to Regina Hughes at hr@ellipsisiowa.org

Youth Care Worker - Part Time Over-Night Shift

Work with other dedicated professionals providing services that allow our youth and families the opportunity to find their path to independence. Must be energetic, highly motivated, willing to learn, and have the desire to make a difference.

Requires excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be able to work a flexible schedule. High school diploma and experience working with youth and/or families required. College degree preferred.

Please complete an application or send resume to Regina Hughes at hr@ellipsisiowa.org

Therapist

This position requires a minimum of a Master’s degree in a behavioral health field from an accredited college or university. This person must also be licensed as an LMSW, Temporary LMFT, or Temporary LMHC. Preference is given to individuals with independent licensure (LISW, LMFT, or LMHC). It is expected that the person filling this position will demonstrate emotional stability, maturity, and be capable of working with and establishing appropriate relationships with youth who have problem behaviors or emotional difficulties, and with their families. This person will also possess leadership ability, good judgment and common sense.

Please complete an application or send resume to Regina Hughes at hr@ellipsisiowa.org

Peer Support Specialist 

Ellipsis believes that a total team approach is necessary to provide the best individual Service Plan for each youth in its care. The IHH Family Peer Support Specialist serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team for the Ellipsis Pediatric Integrated Health Home (IHH) program and plays an active role in supporting the families of youth in care. Personalizes care and assists youth and their families in understanding services, accessing referrals, and applying recommendations from other professionals.

  •  Supports members and families who are in crisis to ensure the youth stays in the community and prevents stays at a higher level of care
  • Advocates for youth and their families
  • Offers family support and education services
  • Promotes the youth’s physical health and works with the family to prevent gaps in care
  • Communicates with providers regarding the youth’s progress or barriers to success
  • Provides self-management, support, and skill development opportunities for youth and their families
  • Provides support and advocacy for families during medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, and academic appointments
  • Assists youth and their families to identify and develop natural support networks
  • Maintains client charts and case notes and clearly documents all contact with family and care providers
  • Participates in a regular on-call rotation as scheduled

Qualifications

  • Personal experience in being the primary caregiver of a child who has experienced mental health or substance abuse services and demonstrated success in managing the child and family’s recovery
  • Evidence of emotional stability and maturity, with demonstrated capability of working with and establishing relationships with youth who have problem behaviors or emotional difficulties
  • Demonstrated knowledge of community resources and available outpatient mental health services

Please complete an application or send resume to Regina Hughes at hr@ellipsisiowa.org

Client Care Coordinator

Ellipsis believes that a total team approach is necessary to provide the best individual Service Plan for each youth in its care. The IHH Care Coordinator is a member of an interdisciplinary team for the Ellipsis Integrated Health Home (IHH) program and plays an active role in coordinating services and designing an integrated Service Plan for youth and their families in cases where the youth was diagnosed with a serious emotional disturbance. As the main point of contact for these youth, the IHH Care Coordinator is responsible for completing assessments, entering authorizations, making and tracking referrals, and coordinating with internal team members and other professionals on the youth’s Care Team.

  • Coordinates services for assigned youth and their families and/or caregivers to ensure the youth stays in the community and prevents stays at a higher level of care
  • Completes comprehensive assessments and/or coordinate with Iowa Medicaid Enterprise (IME) and/or Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) to ensure assessments are completed
  • Completes required face-to-face and monthly contacts with the youth as identified in state requirements
  • Enters service authorizations into the IME/MCO portals, then monitors and re-authorizes services on a quarterly and annual basis as required
  • Develops and monitors individual Service Plans with the youth, their family, and their Care Team with specific goals in accordance with state guidelines
  • Participates in wraparound planning process for DHS
  • Coordinates services between multiple systems and care providers for youth and their families
  • Schedules and tracks referrals and appointments

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field, such as sociology, psychology, human services, or other degrees
  • Minimum of 1 year experience in care coordination or case management with children and families in a community-based program
  • Demonstrated knowledge of community resources and available outpatient mental health services
  • Strong leadership ability, good judgement, and common sense
  • Critical thinker and problem solver who demonstrates decision-making and time-management skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Able to work independently, with minimal oversight, and with high ethical standards
  • Able to deal tactfully with youth, family members, visitors, government agency representatives and the general public
  • Able to provide positive role modeling for residents in areas of communication, decision-making, and problem solving
  •  Willing to make decisions based on what’s best for kids and families
  •  Willing to participate in all scheduled meetings, trainings and supervision sessions as requested
  • Basic computer skills including experience working in Microsoft Windows and Office products
  • Clear criminal and child abuse background checks
  • Acceptable driving record

Cook

Responsible for meal preparation at Ellipsis. Nurtures youth and staff through the creation and delivery of nutritious and delicious meals.

    • Strategy

      • Carries out food service work according to the goals and expectations communicated by the Food Service Director

       Safety and Compliance

      • Follows food service regulations established by regulatory entities to prevent unintended contamination, poor sanitation, improper temperature, inadequate pest controls, and/or lack of hand washing
      • Ensures cleanliness and maintenance of the kitchen and equipment and keeps the kitchen neat and orderly
      Inventory Management
      • Complies with inventory management practices
      • Communicates need for food, utensils, and equipment to Food Service Director to support inventory management; orders items as directed
      • Ensures the security of food products while in storage

 Meal Planning

      • Assists the Food Service Director with weekly menu planning

 Food Preparation and Delivery

      • Prepares lunch and dinner five days per week and ensures that breakfast items and weekend meals are available to staff
      • Prepares special diet meals for youth as necessary
      • Prepares treats as scheduled and makes available for program staff to pick up
      • Prepares trays for youth who are sick or in the control room during mealtime
      • Plans and coordinates special requests, such as food for sack lunches, picnic supplies, Board Meetings, etc.

 Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

    • High school diploma or GED required
    • Experience cooking for large groups required
    • ServSafe® Certified or able and willing to get certified
    • Demonstrates attention to detail in ensuring food safety and that facilities are kept clean and tidy
    • Proven ability to plan, execute, track, and report on work progress
    • Critical thinker and problem solver who demonstrates decision-making and time-management skills
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
    • Able to work independently, with minimal oversight, and with high ethical standards
    • Able to deal tactfully with youth, family members, visitors, government agency representatives and the general public
    • Able to provide positive role modeling for residents in areas of communication, decision-making, and problem solving
    • Willing to make decisions based on what’s best for kids and families
    • Willing to participate in all scheduled meetings, trainings and supervision sessions as requested
    • Clear criminal and child abuse background checks
    • Acceptable driving record

Please complete an application or send resume to Regina Hughes at hr@ellipsisiowa.org