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 your 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 your resume to Regina Hughes at hr@ellipsisiowa.org

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