Residential Lead

Chrysalis•Reno, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Chrysalis is seeking to hire a variable Lead Staff for In-Home Caregiving. Would you like to support individuals with developmental disabilities to lead self-directed, meaningful lives? This entry-level position starts at $16.50/hr. In addition, we offer our full-time employees excellent benefits including health insurance as well as flexibility and a rewarding experience. If this sounds like the right entry-level opportunity in human services for you, apply today! ABOUT CHRYSALIS As we provide services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, we are people caring for and about people--a team of over one thousand employees devoted to serving others. We are transenders who triumph over the negative and constantly push beyond the limits. We love our work because we make a difference every day. We have a cause. It is noble, and our time and efforts change lives. It is not easy, but it is worth it. We are always looking for caring people who share our values of safety, respect, mentoring, accountability, and, of course, fun to join our team and get paid to make a difference! We support our team members and work really hard to recognize their contributions. We also offer a very competitive benefits package to our full-time employees along with special online training to help them understand how to get the most out of it.

Requirements

21 years of age or older
a high school diploma or GED
experience in the disability field
Capable of communicating well in both verbal and written form
Demonstrated supervisory skills
ability to prioritize work
able to complete all assigned program documentation accurately and within the allotted time frames
Have good judgment and able to handle crisis situation
Have good public relations skills in working with a variety of outside professional and state employees
Need to have a flexible schedule to accommodate client office needs
Able to effectively manage personnel and program issues
Continually improve the quality and profitability of the program

Nice To Haves

Experience and/or equivalent education in working with handicapped individuals.
Knowledge of person centered plans and ability to develop and write effective goals.
Experience in supervising employees.
Understanding of DSPD policies.
Have good judgment and able to handle crisis situations.
Have good general writing skills and can articulate oneself on a variety of issues.
Able to understand and manage personnel issues and deal with staff in a positive manner.
Conduct House meeting and attend Manager meetings.
Computer skills.
Have good public relations skills in working with a variety of medical, professional and state employees.
Need to have a flexible schedule to accommodate people's needs.
Ability to balance financial statements and maintain financial folders
Must be 21 years of age or older to drive company vehicles
Must have reliable personal transportation and able to use vehicle for this job on short notice
Must have car insurance, registration, and a valid driver’s license with no more than 2 minor moving violations.

Responsibilities

Oversees the day to day operation of the residential program by supervising, instructing, modeling and assisting Residential Support Staff of the particular house.
Maintain a high level of quality for the program.
Implement person centered plans.
Ensure person's medical, financial, and recreational needs are met.
Ensure that appropriate staff ratios and staff training are being fulfilled.
Coordination between the school, various state workers, family, therapist, court and residential placement are vital for a person to be successful.
Ensures that all Chrysalis positions provide appropriate support for the individuals to help them gain greater independence by making a difference in applying the five Chrysalis Values: Respect, Safety, Fun, Mentoring and Accountability.