Group Home Lead

Arc Broward•Coral Springs, FL

About The Position

Group Home Direct Support Professional Lead -Join Our Team and Make a Difference! Hours: 7a-3p Are you passionate about helping adults with developmental disabilities and their families? Do you want to grow your career with a supportive and innovative organization? If so, Arc Broward is the place for you! Arc Broward is looking for a compassionate and motivated DSP Lead to join our team! This position would be responsible for ensuring resident’s needs are met by establishing therapeutic relationships that will support growth and independence. About Us: Arc Broward is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of people with developmental disabilities and other life challenges. Why Work at Arc Broward? We put the CARE in CAREER ! We are a leader in developmental disabilities services. We offer a mission-driven, supportive, and innovative work environment. We value our team members and foster a people-first culture. We provide top-notch training through our Arc Educates program. We prioritize professional growth, recognition, and appreciation events. About the Role: Group Home Team Lead Responsible for ensuring the residents’ personal needs are met by establishing therapeutic relationships that will support growth and independence yet ensure the safety and well-being of the residents. responsible for assisting the Group Home Administrator with the monthly processing of all required documentation and staff scheduling for the assigned home. conduct training with the residents related to activities of daily living and other prioritized objectives ensure that the individuals served are engaged in productive in-house and community activities as appropriate. document consumers’ medical related needs and transport residents to appointments implement formal programs and to systematically monitor each individual’s progress through the collection of meaningful data by the prescribed methods stated in each program. maintain the filing of medical records; to maintain the communication log; to maintain van logs and perform monthly reports. set up the scheduling for the group home on a weekly basis. All schedules will be approved by the Group Home Administrator.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required, Associate’s degree or some college preferred.
4+ years working with people who have developmental disabilities/ Intellectual disabilities required, preferably in residential settings.
Working knowledge of MS Office required Excel/Word/Outlook.
Must complete Professional Crisis Management Training (provided).
Valid FL driver’s license and successful Level II background check, physical and drug screen.
Must be 21 years old or older.
Must be a DSPATHS graduate or complete the course within a year of hire.
Must take the 20 ABA course.
Must be able to take and pass Medication Administration.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or some college preferred.

Responsibilities

ensuring resident’s needs are met by establishing therapeutic relationships that will support growth and independence
assisting the Group Home Administrator with the monthly processing of all required documentation and staff scheduling for the assigned home
conduct training with the residents related to activities of daily living and other prioritized objectives
ensure that the individuals served are engaged in productive in-house and community activities as appropriate
document consumers’ medical related needs and transport residents to appointments
implement formal programs and to systematically monitor each individual’s progress through the collection of meaningful data by the prescribed methods stated in each program
maintain the filing of medical records; to maintain the communication log; to maintain van logs and perform monthly reports
set up the scheduling for the group home on a weekly basis

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off: 26 days (5 weeks!) of PTO per year
Employee Referral Bonuses
Paid Training & Certifications
Comprehensive Medical Coverage including HSA with employer matching & FSA options
Comprehensive Dental & Vision Coverage
Employer-Paid Life Insurance with option to increase coverage voluntarily
Short/Long Term Disability
Voluntary Insurance Plans including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance, Legal Aid & ID Theft
Retirement Plan with employer matching
Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
Ongoing Professional Development through Arc Educates