Team Lead, Sterling Group Home

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois•Sterling, IL

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About The Position

LSSI is hiring a full-time Team Lead for the Sterling Group Home. The role assists with supervision and management of residential programs while providing direct care, specialized treatment, and assistance to individuals in accordance with their plans and Client Centered Plans. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekends as needed. The Team Lead helps maintain staffing and schedules, supports the development and implementation of client plans, leads and coordinates staff, and ensures that reports, documentation, and safety drills are completed. The role also helps maintain a clean and safe living environment and provides residents with direct care assistance as needed. The position pays $20.50 per hour. Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, and paid training is provided.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Background check clearance.
DSP eligibility.
Clear, comprehensible verbal and written communication skills.
Organization and computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and related software.
Valid driver's license in good standing for the state of residency.
Access to reliable transportation.
Valid Illinois statutory minimum liability insurance coverage for bodily injury and property damage.

Nice To Haves

Two to three years of experience in a related field.
Experience in a leadership or supervisory role.

Responsibilities

Maintain staffing requirements, including creating staff schedules and covering the schedule when needed.
Participate in developing and implementing Client Center Plans and facilitate integration of services related to client requirements.
Lead, train, assign responsibilities to, and coordinate the activities of staff.
Ensure required reports and other documentation are completed accurately and on time.
Ensure scheduled safety drills are completed and their required documentation is completed and submitted.
Provide direction and initiate communication with necessary personnel.
Ensure the living environment is clean and safe, and complete special duties as assigned.
Provide residents with direct care assistance as identified or required.
Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and act with integrity, treating clients, families, LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations or individuals with dignity, respect, honesty, and fairness.