Residential Lead

DELTA COMMUNITY SUPPORTS•Middletown Township, PA

5d•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Lead supports the ongoing operations of a group home and promotes the quality of support provided to individuals with physical, mental, and intellectual disabilities. The role includes providing direct support while working in staff-to-individual ratios, being available for flexible schedules, and being available on-call. The Residential Lead helps ensure individuals’ health and well-being while promoting independence, skill development, community integration, quality of life, and self-determination. The Residential Lead coordinates shift operations, delegates responsibilities, supports and observes staff, and works with the Associate Director on staffing, individual service planning, and regulatory matters. The role includes personal care support, transportation, medication administration and inventory, documentation, household tasks, and assistance with independent living and money-management skills. The position reports to the Associate Director and supervises Direct Support Professionals.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Two years of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities in a group home setting.
Successful completion of background screenings and clearances applicable to the state assignment; these may include criminal history checks, fingerprinting, child abuse record checks, drug testing, central registry checks, exclusion screening, and physical/TB screening.
Knowledge of, or ability to learn and follow, N.J.A.C. 10:44A or Pennsylvania 6100 regulations.
Ability to understand challenges faced by individuals living in the community and apply resources that support successful community integration.
Ability to work effectively with people and facilitate their growth and development.
Ability to read, write, and speak English and perform arithmetic calculations.
Proficiency with Google software applications and ability to learn emerging technologies.
Valid driver’s license and ability to operate vehicles in accordance with applicable laws, insurance requirements, and company policies.
Understanding of and commitment to community-based support for people with disabilities.
Collaborative relationship-management skills and ability to prioritize responsibilities and delegate duties.
Ability to develop cultural knowledge, respect, and engagement skills, with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including public speaking and communicating with Delta staff at all levels.
Availability to work flexible schedules, be on-call, and work in staff-to-individual ratios.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding service recipients and sensitive company information.

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively with the leadership team, including reporting staffing levels and needs.
Coordinate shift operations and delegate assigned responsibilities.
Lead and observe staff in implementing clinical interventions, behavior support strategies, and individual service plans.
Support individuals with activities, community integration, personal hygiene, personal care, and independent living skills.
Maintain a safe, clean, healthy, and home-like environment, including cleaning bedrooms, common areas, outdoor areas, and vehicles.
Complete and oversee timely paperwork and documentation, including progress notes, incident reports, household checklists, critical issue logs, goal training, behavior management, client notes, and medication records.
Transport individuals to medical appointments, community outings, and other activities as needed.
Administer and inventory medications according to company procedures; verify incoming medications, changes, and reorder sheets, and promptly report discrepancies.
Assist individuals with managing funds, including money recognition, budgeting, banking, and bill paying.
Support meal preparation, laundry, grocery shopping, and household organization, including preparing shopping lists from the house menu and maintaining files and records.
Monitor individuals in the home and community to ensure appropriate supervision under their individual service plans.
Participate with the Associate Director in Individual Support Plan and Interdisciplinary Team processes, including collecting information, assessments, baseline data, goals, and plan modifications.
Collaborate with the Associate Director to create the home schedule, fill shifts, limit overtime where possible, and communicate staffing needs to the residential coordinator.
Cooperate with government departments, regulatory agencies, company personnel, and internal or external audits, inspections, and investigations.
Promote staff development, ethical and professional conduct, confidentiality, and Delta’s mission and values.
Attend all staff meetings and perform other assigned duties.
Comply with Delta policies and applicable New Jersey DDD or Pennsylvania ODP licensing standards.