Team Lead, Palmer Square

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois • Chicago, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

LSSI is hiring a full-time Team Lead, Monday through Friday. This role is responsible for assisting in the supervision and management of residential programs, as well as providing direct care, specialized treatment, and assistance to individuals in a residential program in accordance with the individuals’ plans and in accordance with Client Centered Plans.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• DSP eligible, CPR, First Aide Certification.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organization and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software)
• Background check clearance required.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) to three (3) year’s experience in a related field preferred.
• Experience in a leadership/supervisory role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain staffing requirements, including creating staff schedule and covering schedule when needed.
• Participate in the development and implementation of Client’s Center Plan for clients as well as facilitate the integration of all services related to the requirements.
• Lead, train, assign responsibilities, and coordinate activities of staff.
• Ensure the completion of all necessary reports and other documentation is done accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure scheduled safety drills are completed, and all required documentation of the drills is completed and submitted.
• Provide direction and initiate communication with necessary personnel.
• Ensure the living environment is kept clean and safe, completing special duties as assigned.
• Provide residents with direct care assistance as identified or required.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.

Benefits

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED