Direct Support Team Lead

Challenge-Unlimited-Inc; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 64,747,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays, if employee is working

Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Challenge-Unlimited-Inc in Belleville, IL seeks a Team Leader to supervise residents in home-based settings and ensure independence.

You will assist residents with ADLs, monitor medications, organize daily activities, train staff, and communicate needs to the Residential Site Manager. This full-time position requires flexibility and a valid driver's license. Shift includes various hours and weekends with overtime; healthcare, 401k, PTO offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have at least 6 months of experience working with people who live with developmental disabilities or mental illness.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must pass a child abuse & neglect background check.
• Must pass a motor vehicle background check.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass state required CASAS literacy assessment prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Train, supervise and assist Residents on completing Activity of Daily Living (ADL) skills; assist with cleaning, laundry, cooking and medications; assist with bathing and hygiene; ensure safe living environment; schedule and run medical appointments.
• Supervise group home staff in the absence of the Residential Site Manager; provide on-the-job training and safety training.
• Provide active treatment services as outlined in each Resident’s plan; review and complete daily documentation for services; comply with procedures per Resident service plan.
• Communicate Resident concerns and needs to the RSM and/or the dietician; participate in staffing meetings as requested; ensure adherence to daily activity schedules and supervise family style meals.

Skills

ADL assistance

Resident care

Team leadership

Medication administration

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Challenge-Unlimited-Inc in Belleville, IL seeks a Team Leader to supervise residents in home-based settings and ensure independence.

You will assist residents with ADLs, monitor medications, organize daily activities, train staff, and communicate needs to the Residential Site Manager. This full-time position requires flexibility and a valid driver's license. Shift includes various hours and weekends with overtime; healthcare, 401k, PTO offered.