Residential Team Lead, Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
About The Position
Being a Residential Team Lead has its Advantages: As a Team Lead at Devereux/TCV, you will work with other dedicated professionals who want to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities. TCV Community Services, located in Western PA, has been a leading community provider for over 50 years in supporting individuals with mental health, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral health/substance abuse needs, and we are looking for mission-driven, compassionate, reliable and creative people to join our community of care. What to Expect: TCV is currently seeking a dedicated and responsible person to fill our full-time Residential Team Lead for our Intellectual Disabilities Division (IDD) in the greater Pittsburgh area. The Residential Team Lead plays a critical role in fulfilling the mission of TCV by providing an array of supports and trainings to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities that will enable them to increase their level of independence and improve their quality of life; and by assisting the Residential Supervisor with all facets of the program operation. We are looking for people who believe in a strengths-based approach and use positive practices to help guide their everyday activities. All required trainings and education will be provided by TCV. You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux/TCV is proud to offer ASCEND – thefirst career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to fifteen thousand dollars annually for undergraduate and twenty-five thousand dollars annually for graduate) and student loan repayment, among other benefits!
Requirements
- Be 18 years of age or older.
- A High School diploma or GED AND three (3) years of related experience; OR an associate's degree in human services AND one (1) year of related experience; OR a bachelor’s degree in human services and six (6) months of related experience. (Previous experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities required.)
- Valid driver's license & 3 years of a clean driving record.
- Agree to a PA state criminal history, child abuse record and FBI Clearance.
- Agree to a pre-employment drug screening, one-step TB and physical.
- Have experience with the developmentally disabled or as a care provider (ADL required in care delivery).
- Be empathetic, patient with behaviors and can apply the techniques taught.
- Be able to lift up to 50+ pounds.
Responsibilities
- Support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving greater independence and improved quality of life.
- Assist the Residential Supervisor with daily operations and overall program oversight.
- Implement individualized service plans using positive, strengths-based approaches.
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to direct support staff.
- Ensure a safe, supportive, and compliant residential environment.
- Foster community involvement and social integration for residents.
Benefits
- Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
- Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
- Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
- Employee assistance / work-life balance program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
