Janitorial Lead Worker at BAFB

LED FastStart•Shreveport, LA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Janitorial Lead Worker is responsible for supervision, training, and supporting individuals with disabilities and disadvantages in a custodial program. This role ensures that all assigned staff and participants develop appropriate work habits, job skills, and positive social behaviors while maintaining full compliance with contract requirements at BAFB Custodial site. This position also oversees part-time and Full-time employees and is accountable for quality control, productivity, safety, and documentation at the BAFB Custodial Contract site.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old
Be able to be certified and perform CPR and First Aid
Excellent instructional and supervisory skills in custodial operations
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to maintain adult-to-adult relationships
Ability to assess physical, behavioral, social, and vocational strengths and needs
Knowledge of custodial operations, safety procedures, emergency procedures, and equipment
Strong organizational and time management abilities
Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations using decimals and fractions
Proficient in quality control and custodial productivity management
Ability to document progress and maintain accurate records
Problem-solving skills and ability to intervene in behavioral situations
Understanding of person-centered planning and normalized, adult interactions
Ability to work with individuals with disabilities in a respectful, supportive manner
Knowledge of custodial equipment operation and maintenance
Understanding of cleaning chemical safety and proper usage
Valid Louisiana driver's license with acceptable motor vehicle report
Documentation of satisfactory criminal background check and successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening test
Adhere to The Arc Caddo-Bossier Policy and Procedures and Core Values
Maintain a positive and respectful attitude
Communicate regularly with Program Manager about departmental issues
Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload
Meet department productivity standards
Maintain a safe, neat, and clean work area
Establish and maintain an adult-to-adult relationship with each assigned participant/employee; work with and share with clients in a normalized, adult fashion
Encourage and promote each participant's personal, social, and vocational growth
Follow all contract specifications and quality standards for BAFB Custodial Contract

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience of working with individuals with disabilities preferred
Experience in custodial/janitorial operations preferred

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision, instruction, and support to participants and custodial staff
Assign tasks based on individual abilities, desires, progress, and service plan goals
Provide firsthand training in custodial procedures and equipment operation
Be attuned to the total work environment to intervene and prevent quarreling or disruptive/dangerous behaviors from erupting
Assist participants as necessary with problems associated with eating, toileting and similar personal needs
Perform monitoring duties outside and indoors as assigned by Program Manager
Assist with the assessment of each client's physical, behavioral, social, and vocational strengths and needs
Assist QIDP's with the development of individual program plans; implement program plans of assigned participants; ensure that strategies are utilized and the results are documented
Prepare and submit monthly progress reports
Submit incident reports to the QIDP's for each significant incident that affects any participants well-being or program plan
Conduct frequent quality checks on custodial work being performed
Inspect all completed work prior to departing building to ensure contract specifications are met
Work with Contract Coordinators to maintain Lead Worker's notebook with task codes and quotas.
Check task descriptions periodically to make sure methods have not changed
Ensure that each job/task is laid out in the most efficient manner to reduce worker fatigue and increase productivity
Be able to perform any custodial task/function that is normally assigned to participants/employee or staff
Follow supervisor's instructions regarding work methods, quality standards, and production schedules
Maintain daily pay data on each employee for submission to the Project Manager
Conduct time studies on clients paid on regular hourly basis each pay period. Document on pay data sheet
Submit accident reports to the Contract Coordinator
Maintain accurate records