Direct Support Lead

Sevita; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Sevita in Fort Wayne is looking for a Team Lead to provide leadership and direct services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will support staff, manage service objectives, and ensure that training and documentation are accurate and timely.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma, two years of relevant experience, and effective communication skills. This role offers flexible scheduling options and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to staff in the residence and community.
• Attend training for individuals served to assure their objectives are achieved.
• Participate in community outings and serve as a role model to staff.
• Assist with house staffing needs and staff recruitment.
• Review individual progress and implement shift objectives.
• Deliver services such as skills training and job coaching.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Effective communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving ability

Compassionate approach

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.

Team Lead

Do you want to work in a dynamic work environment where no day is ever the same as the next? In this role, your tasks will be diversified and you will be supporting our mission.

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

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.