Team Lead Direct Support Professional

Challenge Unlimited Inc•Belleville, IL

12d•$23 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Team Leader is responsible for caring for residents in home-based settings, providing opportunities for individuals with different abilities to achieve the highest level of independence. This role involves assisting residents with daily living activities, monitoring and documenting services, and supervising staff in the absence of the Residential Site Manager. The position requires adherence to daily schedules, treatment plans, and documentation of resident progress and needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
At least 6 months of experience working with people who live with developmental disabilities or mental illness.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Must pass a child abuse & neglect background check.
Must pass a motor vehicle background check.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Have a valid driver’s license.
Must pass state required CASAS literacy assessment prior to employment.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with disabilities in completing their activities of daily living by instructing, monitoring, and providing feedback, or performing tasks for the resident.
Perform activities such as cleaning, laundry, cooking, driving residents to appointments, shopping, or social activities.
Monitor and document the delivery of medications.
Assist residents with bathing and hygiene.
Follow daily activity schedules and treatment plans.
Document services provided for residents.
Attend and participate in meetings and trainings.
Communicate resident concerns and needs to co-workers and management.
Supervise the team and home in the Manager’s absence.
Train, supervise and assist Residents on completing Activity of Daily Living (ADL) skills.
Administer proper dose and timing of medications to Residents.
Perform tasks necessary to maintain a safe living and working environment (i.e. cleaning, shoveling walks, etc.).
Schedule and run medical appointments.
Assist the RSM in providing on-the-job training and safety training for the group home staff.
Provide active treatment services as outlined in each Resident’s plan and as assigned by the RSM.
Review and complete daily documentation for services provided, progress, behaviors and incidents in the Resident files.
Comply with procedures per Resident service plan.
Communicate Resident concerns and needs, health, safety, building and staff issues to the RSM and/or the dietician.
Participate in staffing meetings as requested by the RSM.
Ensure adherence to daily activity schedules and supervise family style meal service.
Prepare food/kitchen supplies shopping list and order or purchase food/kitchen supplies as needed.
Ensure clients receive their medication on time.
Support clients who can’t move on their own.
Help clients dress, bathe, eat, hygiene etc.
Assist clients with physical therapy exercises.
Cook meals according to the customer’s restrictions.
Supervise group home staff in absence of the Residential Site Manager (RSM).
Assist with on the job training and safety training for the group home staff.
Do necessary housekeeping to maintain a clean environment.
Provide emotional support.
Inform supervisors about uncommon events, concerns, needs, health, safety, building and staff issues.
Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency.