ChildServe·Des Moines, Iowa
The Medical Childcare Lead plans and facilitates individual and group activities to support the social, emotional, and physical development of children with medical needs. They also collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to implement individualized care plans and maintain a safe, organized environment.
Join ChildServe as a Medical Childcare Lead and contribute to the great life of children and young adults by supporting their health, growth, and skill development.
You will be the lead caregiver for an assigned group of children with medical needs and developmental delays, working towards goals on their individualized care plans.
About ChildServe’s Medical Childcare Program: ChildServe’s Medical Childcare program provides specialized weekday care for children and teens with significant medical needs and developmental delays, offering a uniquely integrated model of nursing, education, and therapy.
Our program is staffed by specially trained caregivers who work alongside nurses, physical, occupational and speech therapists to deliver individualized treatment plans built into the day—allowing families to spend time together after work and school, rather than managing multiple appointments.
Child-centered and goal-driven, our program helps children build self-confidence, social competence and life skills in a safe, inspiring environment.
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The starting pay for this position is $17.10/hr 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 careers@childserve.org.
ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Candidates must have at least two years of experience working with children, with preference given to those with experience in medical complexities. The role requires passing background checks, physical exams, and the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs.
Market context
In Iowa, medical childcare lead roles often draw steady interest because they combine child care experience with support for children who may have medical complexities. These positions are competitive for candidates who can document two years of child-focused experience, pass background checks and physical exams, and handle hands-on duties like lifting up to 50 lbs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your experience with medical needs and physical readiness in your application.