Site Team Leader

Lutheran Services•Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

If you're looking for a way you can make a positive change in your community, LSI is looking for you. Join our team today! Our Services for People with Disabilities team is searching for a dedicated, energetic caregiver to work as a full-time Site Team Leader in Des Moines. The Iowans we serve are seeking a life of greater confidence and independence, and it's our privilege to empower them toward success every day. This is a great position to gain leadership skills in the human services field. As one of Iowa's most trusted human services agencies, LSI has a legacy of serving children, adults, and families for more than 160 years. Our Services for People with Disabilities wrap care around individuals across the state, from providing occasional respite care or weekly services, to 24/7 support in either a shared apartment environment or one-on-one care through our hourly supported community living program. You can make a direct impact on the lives of the Iowans we are privileged to serve. The Site Team Leader role is specific to 24-hour daily Supported Community Living (SCL) sites for adults with intellectual disabilities or chronic mental health illness. This role works directly with adults to provide support, assistance, and instruction that help improve personal growth and independence. The Site Team Leader's schedule consists of direct care hours, as well as administrative duties. They serve as a ready resource and partner with daily Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) working at the site. They may need to answer questions including, but not limited to, programming, documentation, trainings, and scheduling. The Site Team Leader's hours are typically during weekdays, however will have some PM and weekend shifts as needed and some on-call responsibilities. This role requires the ability to maintain a flexible schedule and includes an on-call weekend rotation, which requires the Site Team Leader to remain in the vicinity of the service area.

Requirements

A high school diploma or a GED, with one year of experience in a human services - related field.
A Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Education, or another human services-related field
An Associate's degree, with two years of human services-related experience
Four years of human services-related experience
This position requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record and the ability to pass an extensive background check including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, Sex Offender registry and a criminal history check.

Responsibilities

Provide support, assistance, and instruction that help improve personal growth and independence.
Serve as a ready resource and partner with daily Direct Support Professionals (DSPs).
Answer questions including, but not limited to, programming, documentation, trainings, and scheduling.

Benefits

A competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits
A flexible schedule
A 401(k)
Generous paid time off
Health, dental, life, and vision insurance
Career-building opportunities
Special Team LSI perks like gym discounts, pet insurance, and cell phone discounts through Verizon

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