Day Program Lead Staff

Chrysalis of Ogden, UT; Nephi (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Chrysalis of Ogden, UT is seeking a Day Program Lead Staff to supervise Direct Support Professionals and help oversee daily operations of the Chrysalis Day Program. You will assist in developing Person Centered Plans and coordinating activities to meet residents' medical, financial, and recreational needs.

Responsibilities include maintaining appropriate staff ratios, ensuring timely program documentation, and supporting staff through training and crisis management in a compassionate,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED. Demonstrated supervisory skills and ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to communicate well in verbal and written form.
• Flexibility to accommodate client needs and a positive approach to personnel issues.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Direct Support Professionals and model best practices.
• Assist Managers with day-to-day operation of the Chrysalis Day Program.
• Coordinate development and implementation of Person Centered Plans and plan activities.
• Ensure residents' medical, financial, and recreational needs are met and staff ratios are maintained.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Verbal and written communication

Public relations

Crisis management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Day Program Lead Staff will assist the Manager as they oversee the day-to-day operation of the Chrysalis Day Program by supervising, instructing, modeling and assisting Direct Support Professionals in providing direct services to the people of Chrysalis. The Lead Staff will help coordinate the development and implementation of Person Centered Plans and plan activities accordingly. They will ensure people's medical, financial and recreational needs are met. Lead Staff will also help ensure appropriate staff ratios and training are being fulfilled.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

18 years of age or older and a high school diploma or GED. Capable of communicating well in both verbal and written form. Demonstrated supervisory skills, ability to prioritize work, and able to complete all assigned program documentation accurately and within the allotted time frames. Have good judgment and able to handle crisis situation. Have good public relations skills in working with a variety of outside professional and state employees. Need to have a flexible schedule to accommodate client office needs. Able to understand and manage personnel issues and deal with staff in a positive manner.

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience and or equivalent education in working with handicapped individuals.
• Knowledge of person centered plans and ability to develop and write effective goals.
• Understanding of DSPD policies.
• Have good judgment and able to handle crisis situations.
• Have good general writing skills and can articulate oneself on a variety of issues.
• Able to understand and manage personnel issues and deal with staff in a positive manner.
• Attend manager's meeting.
• Computer skills.
• Have good public relations skills in working with a variety of medical, professional and state employees.
• Need to have a flexible schedule to accommodate people's needs.
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