Hope Haven is an accredited resource for disability services and advocacy.
We offer service programs and support to meet a broad range of needs for children, adults, and families – from physical, mental, and intellectual to residential, vocational, and spiritual.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Four days per week to direct all activities related to wheelchair manufacturing mainly dealing with making seating systems for a pediatric wheelchair that occur in the shop located inside the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls.
• Plan, schedule and supervise activities of trustee and inmates from South Dakota Prison on a daily basis.
• Develop and maintain accurate inventory for all parts used in manufacturing and refurbishing process.
Report inventory needs within the prison.
• Successfully complete all training requirements of South Dakota Department of Correction.
• Follow all safety procedures and promote safety among employees, inmates and volunteers.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Learn how to build seating systems for Hope Haven Kid Chairs including sewing.
Qualifications:
• Excellent organization and documentation skills.
Good verbal and written communication and leadership skills.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and ability to acquire Class D license when required and be an insurable driver with our insurance company.
• Must have basic mechanical skills to operate power tools, including saws, and drills in manufacturing wheelchairs.
Ability to organize inventory in storage areas
• Positive customer/vendor relations.
• Ability to pass a health assessment at the time of higher and ability to maintain up-to-date health assessment as required per regulations.
Knowledge of wheelchair and components.
• A mix of mental toughness and compassion to be able to control and supervise inmate workers according to SDSP Rules and Regulations.
• Negative drug screening.
Clearance from all applicable ground background checks as required by service standards.
Physical Requirements:
• Requires physical ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
If this all sounds like a good fit, you are here for a reason.
Apply today.
We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and scheduling.
And you’ll be able to put your gifts to good use, which comes with its own amazing rewards.