DD Facility Team Leader

MILESTONE INC•Loves Park, IL

12d•$21 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Resident Services Coordinator (RSC) or designee, the DD Facility Team Leader supervises and trains Service Providers/Team Members in the care, treatment, and safety of individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. The role also performs Team Member/Service Provider duties as defined in that job description. The Team Leader monitors individuals’ health needs and medical follow-up; supports medication assistance and dietary requirements; oversees food and cleaning supplies, budgets, housekeeping, and required records; and trains, schedules, evaluates, and monitors Team Members. The role coordinates daily routines, activities, outings, meetings, and personal needs for individuals served, while ensuring required documentation and agency policies are followed. The position requires immediate intervention and reporting when Human Rights concerns arise.

Requirements

Minimum age of 18.
Certified Habilitation Aide or Certified Nurses Aide.
High school diploma or GED and passing TABE testing.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to intervene physically during behavioral or health-related crises.
Safe driving record and approval to drive.

Nice To Haves

Team Leader or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a role model by following and promoting agency philosophy and policies regarding attendance, care, appearance, and job performance.
Monitor individuals’ health needs, appointments, follow-up documentation, and required guardian notifications.
Instruct Team Members in assisting individuals with self-medication programs and simple treatment procedures; document these activities and ensure medications are counted and ordered as needed.
Follow therapeutic diets and special dietary needs; ensure menus, shopping, receipts, monthly budgets, and food inventories are managed appropriately.
Monitor household cleanliness and daily housekeeping; use cleaning and sanitation supplies safely, log repair requests, and reorder supplies as needed.
Monitor and evaluate Team Members/Service Providers, provide training, and complete related paperwork after review by the RSC/HC.
Schedule time to monitor Team Member performance and activities for individuals served.
Train and monitor Team Members in Activities of Daily Living and ensure individuals are clean and well-groomed.
Lead staff meetings and ensure adherence to team scheduling guidelines; ensure shifts are covered and overtime is used only as necessary.
Participate in individuals’ annual meetings, semi-annual meetings, and IDTs.
Plan and conduct weekly meetings with individuals served, address at least one Human Rights issue, and document the meetings.
Ensure individuals’ clothing and personal needs are met, including shopping assistance, labeling items, and recording them in personal records.
Complete assigned program, nursing, and physical therapy monthly summaries and review Team Member records.
Maintain an activity calendar and ensure outings are planned and occur as scheduled; complete outing reports and expenditure sheets within 24 hours.
Complete and monitor required financial records.
Know individuals’ Individual Service Plans/Personal Plan Implementation Strategies and ensure Team Members understand and actively support them.
Ensure current daily assignments and routines are in place and followed, with appropriate ongoing in-home activities.
Train new Team Members and ensure on-the-job training is completed within the allotted timeframe.
Intervene immediately on behalf of individuals when Human Rights concerns arise and report to the appropriate agency or supervisor.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned.