Caregiver Lead

Sevita•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

The Caregiver Lead provides leadership to Life Skills Trainers in the residence and community and delivers direct services to program participants. The role coordinates shift objectives and services in accordance with participants’ Individual Plans and/or treatment-team guidance, and supports staff in meeting therapeutic goals while ensuring respectful program delivery. The Caregiver Lead also helps maintain compliance with company policies and procedures and applicable external regulatory standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of experience providing direct services in the human services field.
Current driver’s license, car registration, and auto insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services.
Current CPR/First Aid certification as required.

Responsibilities

Participate in client training to help achieve client objectives and company goals.
Participate in community outings and provide house orientation to new employees.
Model expected conduct for house staff and ensure documentation is completed accurately and on time.
Replace, reassign, or cancel staffing assignments as needed.
Facilitate residential staff problem-solving, provide direct staff supervision, and initiate corrective-action interventions as required.
Coordinate and complete participant and staff accident, injury, and incident investigation forms for incidents occurring during the shift.
Take immediate leadership in implementing personal intervention, active treatment, and crisis prevention during shifts and community outings as needed.
Complete mandatory training and attend annual or semi-annual refresher and recertification courses before certifications expire.
Assist with house staffing needs and staff recruitment as required.
Review client progress, coordinate and implement shift objectives, and make recommendations to the supervisor.
Provide services including skills training, job coaching, and behavior management in accordance with the Individual Plan and/or treatment-team direction.
Coach and lead Life Skills Trainers to support therapeutic goals and respectful program delivery.
Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures and compliance with relevant external regulatory statutes and standards.
Perform other delegated duties as assigned.
Lead assigned staff, including performance evaluations, scheduling, orientation, and training as required.
Resolve employee problems within the responsibilities of the position.