Direct Support Team Lead

Sevita • Portland, ME

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Great opportunity for next step in your human services career! Schedule 11am-7pm and must be able to work weekends. Starting wage for Team Lead: $19.75 per hour, plus additional pay for relative certifications. Do you want to work in a dynamic work environment where no day is ever the same as the next? In this role, your tasks will be diversified and you will be supporting our mission. Provide leadership and supervision to staff in the residence and community while providing direct services to individuals we serve. Attend training for individuals served to assure their objectives, and company goals are achieved. Participate in community outings, house orientation to all new employees, serve as a role model to staff assuring that documentation is completed accurately and timely. Assist with house staffing needs and staff recruitment. Review individuals served progress, coordinate, and implement shift objectives. Provide for the delivery of services such as skills training, job coaching, behavior management according to the Individual Plan (IP) and/or treatment team.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years’ experience in providing direct services in the human services field.
• Current driver's license for minimum 1 year with good driving record
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification
• Strong leadership qualities and effective communication skills.
• Current Direct Support Professional Certification in Maine
• Current Certified Registered Medication Aide Certification in Maine
• Excellent communication skills to work with staff, participants and stakeholders
• Ability to demonstrate ability to use software applications to process reports
• Acute attention to detail and ability to problem-solve.
• A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach.
• A commitment to quality in everything you do.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to staff in the residence and community while providing direct services to individuals we serve.
• Attend training for individuals served to assure their objectives, and company goals are achieved.
• Participate in community outings, house orientation to all new employees, serve as a role model to staff assuring that documentation is completed accurately and timely.
• Assist with house staffing needs and staff recruitment.
• Review individuals served progress, coordinate, and implement shift objectives.
• Provide for the delivery of services such as skills training, job coaching, behavior management according to the Individual Plan (IP) and/or treatment team.

Benefits

• Compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers.
• Job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.
• Employee Referral Program bonus opportunities for eligible roles

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED