Team Lead/ DSP

In Flight, Inc•Craryville, NY

4h•Onsite

About The Position

In Flight Inc., is a nonprofit that provides support services within a home environment and the community for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). The Team Leader is responsible for directly assisting individuals with all activities associated with daily living, aiming to provide them with the best possible quality of life. This involves creating a safe, clean, orderly, and predictable environment in the least restrictive setting, enabling individuals to experience patterns of a normal life. The Team Leader also collaborates closely with the Residential Coordinator in planning and managing the daily routine for their assigned shift.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Valid driver’s license that will be acceptable to insurance company.
Must keep a good driving record to keep position.
AMAP certified or become and maintain certification to keep position.
Pass all NYS and OPWDD background clearances.
Attend a week and a half-paid orientation in Red Hook
Effective leadership skills
Effective oral and written skills in English.
Must be able to effectively work with coworkers and follow up to ensure completion of all shift tasks assigned.
Ability to document and track information.
Computer Knowledge
Ability to train new staff
Communication skills

Nice To Haves

An Associate’s Degree and a minimum of one year of experience working with the developmentally disabled are preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and motivate a shift of several staff members to perform to the best of their ability.
Delegate duties and oversee other team members assigned to their shift, including monitoring work performance, time and attendance, and assisting Residential Manager with orientation and training.
Responsible for Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R), First Aid, CPR and other in-service training.
Ensure that menus are created, and staff are able to prepare as directed by the dietician, Residential Coordinator or Nurse.
Ensure that the residence is maintained in a clean, hygienic, orderly and safe manner by independently identifying and rectifying both cleanliness and safety concerns.
Follow established procedures for notifying appropriate personnel orally and/or in writing of significant events (i.e., emergencies, incidents, maintenance and safety needs).
Monitor and ensure quality care to individuals by developing a thorough activity schedule and assign staff to specific activities and duties.
Assist the Residential Coordinator with the evaluation of staff’s work performance.
Assist the Residential Coordinator with the orientation, training and maintaining a positive morale amongst staff.
Contribute to the upkeep of the residence through the completion of scheduled cleaning and maintenance chores as directed by any member of the management team.
Encourage individual independence as appropriate throughout daily routines and provide opportunities for individuals to participate in making choices as appropriate.
Engage the individuals in recreation, social, and skill building interactions throughout the course of the shift as appropriate.
Create and post all activity and goal schedules and ensure they are being followed.
Complete all required paperwork and document as appropriate in goal data books, res hab, logbooks, and medication records in a timely manner.
Ensure all data collection is documented before the end of shift.
Adhere to the agency’s mission and core values of honesty, integrity and fairness and ensure that other DSPs are as well.
Display a professional and cooperative attitude when interacting with individuals, other providers of services, family and guardians, community members and day program staff.
Interact in a professional, positive, and cooperative manner with all team members.
Communicate concerns to the Residential Coordinator or administrator-on-call in a timely manner as appropriate.
Perform duties as directed by the Residential Coordinator or a member of the administration.
Provide direct support services to the individuals including the implementation of basic services such as food, clothing, hygiene and other activities of daily living.
Provide active treatment through implementation of all formal and informal goals, behavior plans and services as appropriate during daily routines.
Transport and/or accompany individuals on appointments or to scheduled activities, including recreation individually or in a group, as necessary and appropriate.
Develop and maintain a supportive yet normalizing relationship with all individuals.
Remain awake and alert for duration of scheduled work shift.
Follow and comply with the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals Code of Ethics.
Follow policy and procedures for incidents and alleged abuse reporting.