Residential Lead Staff

Chrysalis•Murray, UT

10d•$17 - $19

About The Position

The Residential Lead Staff assists the Residential Manager with the day-to-day operation of a residential program and provides direct services to the people of Chrysalis. The role helps ensure individuals’ medical and recreational needs are met, including transportation to and from appointments, and follows the Residential Manager’s direction on required household tasks. The position is on call for the home, twenty-four hours a day.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least six months of related experience working with people with disabilities.
Complete all initial and ongoing training requirements within established time frames.
Complete management training with appropriate administration.
Knowledge of Person Centered Plans and the ability to develop and write effective goals.
Understanding of DSPD policies and the Provider Code of Conduct.
Excellent public relations skills when working with individuals’ families.
Ability to communicate effectively with medical, professional, and state employees.
Ability to manage personnel issues and deal with staff positively.
Ability to balance and maintain individuals’ finances, including balancing a checkbook and creating a monthly budget.
Good judgment and ability to handle crisis situations.
Basic word processing skills.
Ability to prioritize workload.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a service-oriented attitude.
Ability to meet the physical demands of walking, sitting, talking and/or hearing, using hands to finger, feel, and handle objects, reaching, bending, and stooping.
Ability to occasionally restrain an individual and lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

Maintain individuals’ health and remain awake, responsive, and able to communicate effectively with them.
Maintain punctuality and regular, consistent attendance to ensure proper oversight of individuals.
Assist in developing, implementing, and reporting on Person Center Plans.
Oversee Behavior Plans and Supervision Guidelines to ensure they are followed.
Plan weekly menus to support proper nutrition and ensure individuals receive proper nutrition.
Assist individuals with appropriate grocery purchases and teach them basic finance skills.
Keep house supplies in stock.
Meet Chrysalis driving policy requirements and provide transportation to medical and other appointments.
Supervise and manage staff, maintain appropriate staffing levels and hours, and address personnel issues positively.
Train house staff within established time frames and ensure ongoing training is completed.
Complete necessary paperwork, ensure house books are complete, and replace monthly data on the first of each month.
Track individuals’ progress.
Prepare newsletters and/or scrapbook pages and create an activity calendar.
Provide a healthy, clean environment and ensure staff follow cleaning charts.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director or Residential Manager.