Direct Support Lead

Sevita; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full compensation/benefits package for

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Rewarding work, impacting the lives of

Job security with nationwide career d

Employee Referral Program bonus

Job summary

Sevita's ResCare Community Living in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Team Lead to provide leadership to staff while delivering direct services to individuals served. This role supports independence and community integration in a home setting.

The Team Lead will train staff, coordinate shift objectives, and ensure accurate documentation, while promoting quality of life and opportunities for professional growth within a nationwide provider.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years’ experience in providing direct services in the human services field.
• Current driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance.
• Strong leadership qualities and effective communication skills.
• Acute attention to detail and ability to problem-solve.
• A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach.
• A commitment to quality in everything you do.
• You will make a difference every day and help to provide quality of life-enhancing services to the individuals we serve.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to staff in the residence and community while providing direct services to individuals we serve.
• Attend training for individuals served to assure their objectives, and company goals are achieved.
• Participate in community outings, house orientation to all new employees, serve as a role model to staff assuring that documentation is completed accurately and timely.
• Assist with house staffing needs and staff recruitment.
• Review individuals served progress, coordinate, and implement shift objectives.
• Provide for the delivery of services such as skills training, job coaching, behavior management according to the IP and/or treatment team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

CPR/First Aid

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

ResCare Community Living, a part of the Sevita family, provides quality services that empower individuals, enhance independence, and help people live well. Since 1974, we’ve supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live more independently at home and in their community. With our dedicated team and experienced staff, we provide person-centered services that help people build skills, overcome challenges, and reach their full potential.

Team Lead

• Provide leadership and supervision to staff in the residence and community while providing direct services to individuals we serve.
• Attend training for individuals served to assure their objectives, and company goals are achieved.
• Participate in community outings, house orientation to all new employees, serve as a role model to staff assuring that documentation is completed accurately and timely.
• Assist with house staffing needs and staff recruitment.
• Review individuals served progress, coordinate, and implement shift objectives.
• Provide for the delivery of services such as skills training, job coaching, behavior management according to the Individual Plan (IP) and/or treatment team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years’ experience in providing direct services in the human services field.
• Current driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification Strong leadership qualities and effective communication skills.
• Acute attention to detail and ability to problem-solve.
• A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach.
• A commitment to quality in everything you do.
• You will make a difference every day and help to provide quality of life-enhancing services to the individuals we serve.

Why Join Us?

• Full, Part-time, and As Needed schedules available.
• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers.
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.
• Employee Referral Program bonus opportunities for eligible roles

We have meaningful work for you – come join our team –

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.