Direct Support Team Lead

Sevita • Geneva, OH

101d

About The Position

REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived. 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. Every other weekend is required. On call requirements for scheduling assistance and shift responsibilities required. This role will be mostly direct-care with other requirements as well (shopping, home upkeep, etc.)

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years’ experience in providing direct services in the human services field.
• Current driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Strong leadership qualities and effective communication skills.
• 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 and 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.
• Fulfill on-call requirements for scheduling assistance and shift responsibilities.

Benefits

• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees