Group Leader - Day Habilitation - Melville

QSAC Careers • Melville, NY

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About The Position

The Group Leader is an experienced direct support professional responsible for supervising DSP staff and overseeing activity classrooms and the individuals in their groups. The role includes implementing and training staff on treatment plans, maintaining required certifications and classroom schedules, completing client billing and attendance records, preparing progress notes and other required documentation, and handling emergencies. The Group Leader may transport individuals in agency vehicles, including to emergency medical appointments, and communicates with behavior evaluators and the group team. The position requires protecting individual and family confidentiality and ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of individuals served. Other duties may be assigned by supervisors or senior management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years of experience working with developmental disability or autism populations.
• Ability to safely assist with lifting individuals of various weights and 20-pound items.
• Punctuality and regular attendance.
• Commitment to company values and adherence to policies.
• Clearance through state-mandated background and fingerprint checks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others and individuals served.
• Ability to run when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Valid driver's license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Habilitation Specialists and DSPs.
• Implement and adhere to established treatment plans and train staff on them.
• Maintain required certifications, including SCIP-R, AMAP, CPR, and First Aid.
• Maintain classroom schedules.
• Handle client billing information, including Individual Summary Sheets.
• Complete daily and weekly homeroom attendance sheets.
• Complete monthly progress notes and recreation forms.
• Complete daily staff responsibility sheets and worksite summary sheets.
• Complete daily transportation logs and mileage sheets.
• Handle emergencies as they arise.
• Transport individuals in agency vehicles as needed, including to emergency medical appointments.
• Communicate with behavior evaluators and complete ABC sheets, data sheets, and required behavioral documentation.
• Encourage communication and teamwork within the group.
• Maintain individual and family confidentiality.
• Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of individuals served.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors and senior management.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off for full-time staff.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with very low out-of-pocket costs for full-time staff.
• Group life insurance and long-term disability for full-time staff.
• Flexible spending accounts for full-time staff.
• Defensive driving pay incentive for positions that require driving.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid training in human services and ABA.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Competitive salary.

What This Job Offers

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