Day Services Lead Staff

Chrysalis•Draper, UT

12d•$17 - $19

About The Position

Chrysalis provides support services for at-risk adults and juveniles with developmental and intellectual disabilities, who may also have fragile medical needs. The Day Services Lead Staff position works in stress-filled, safety-sensitive environments and requires following pre-approved programs, making crucial decisions about individuals’ care and treatment, and communicating those decisions effectively. The role supports individuals in a day services setting by teaching daily living skills, planning activities, promoting quality of life, maintaining a clean and safe environment, implementing person-centered support and behavioral plans, supervising individuals, and assisting with medication. The Lead Staff also completes required documentation and administrative tasks, communicates with management about individuals’ needs, supports behavior-plan and supervision-guideline implementation, helps with employee scheduling, and monitors group paperwork. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The stated hourly wage is $17.00 to $18.50.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Pass and maintain a criminal background check and LEIE screening in accordance with state regulations.
Be able to speak, read, and write effectively in English.
Have a high school diploma or GED.
Complete all initial and ongoing training requirements within established time frames.
Complete annual CPR, First Aid, and OSHA training.
Obtain and maintain SOAR certification.
For Utah employees, obtain and maintain a Food Handler’s Permit and T.B. test.
Have excellent public relations skills when working with individuals’ families.
Communicate effectively with medical, professional, and state employees.
Demonstrate good judgment and the ability to handle crisis situations.
Have strong interpersonal skills with individuals and co-workers, including the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
Demonstrate a service-oriented attitude.
Be able to perform physical duties including walking, sitting, talking and/or hearing, using hands to finger, feel, and handle objects, reaching, bending, stooping, and lifting or moving up to 35 pounds.
Be able to restrain aggressive, at-risk adult individuals and lift or move an adult person.
Follow OSHA Standard Precautions when duties involve possible contact with blood, saliva, or other OPIM.

Responsibilities

Maintain punctuality and regular, consistent attendance to ensure proper oversight of individuals.
Stay awake and responsive, and communicate effectively with individuals.
Teach individuals daily living skills.
Plan appropriate activities for individuals and create opportunities to improve their quality of life.
Provide a clean, healthy, and safe environment.
Implement Person Centered Support Plans and follow Behavioral Plans.
Supervise individuals according to Supervision Guidelines and support their choices accordingly.
Assist and supervise individuals with taking appropriate medication.
Complete necessary administrative tasks and all documentation required by Chrysalis and the State within established time frames.
Maintain communication with the Manager regarding individuals’ needs.
Follow the Provider Code of Conduct and Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Policy according to state standards.
Assist the Director and Day Program Manager with implementing behavior plans and Supervision Guidelines.
Help with employee scheduling.
Monitor paperwork for individuals in groups, including attendance and data collection.
Use paperwork to complete and submit MPRs for individual groups.
Attend monthly meetings with the Day Program Manager to discuss topics to be addressed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director and Manager.