Lead Team Supervisor & Health Coordinator

luinc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Luinc in Kansas City, MO seeks a Team Supervisor/Health Coordinator to lead Direct Support Professionals in a Community Living setting. You will supervise staffing, provide training, oversee health coordination, and ensure medication administration and personal care align with individual plans.

The role emphasizes person-centered support, safety, and regulatory compliance, with on-site duties and on-call availability to address emergencies and coaching needs.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have at least one year of successful employment in a work environment similar to that described.
• Must obtain and maintain training and certification in all required areas such as Abuse/Neglect, CPR, First Aid, Level 1 Medication Administration, Positive Behavior Supports, TOOLS and Crisis Intervention.
• Must have reliable personal vehicle for transporting clients.
• Must obtain a Class E driver’s license during new hire orientation– must carry minimum coverage applicable by law for auto insurance
• Must Receive Seasonal Flu Vaccination

Responsibilities

• Ensure work location is adequately staffed, trained and compensated.
• Provide training to newly retained Direct Support Professionals assigned to work-site location.
• Maintain staffing schedules for work-site location. Provides direct coverage during times of staff shortage.
• Provides 24 hour on call Support to Direct Support Professionals at their work site.
• Ensure employees hours are recorded appropriately and pay period ending approval process is completed according to pay schedule.
• Ensure the services provided are of the highest quality and best practice.
• Ensure activities offered and provided are person-centered.
• Provides support on an individual basis in making informed choices, growing in self-esteem and personal dignity, and achieving community integration and participation.
• Ensures all Direct Support Professionals understand and provide services in accordance with each individual plan.
• Recommends goals to be incorporated into the ISP.
• Ensures the spiritual and emotional needs, socialization needs, and all personal care needs are provided according to best practice.
• Available, as needed, to address emergency situations and to assist in problem-solving with staff.
• Ensures documentation is compliant will all applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• Ensure electronic records and all health and safety records are complete at the beginning and end of each staff schedule.
• Ensure event reports are completed and submitted according to agency policy and rules and regulations of all regulatory/governing bodies.
• Ensure all Medication Administration Records, physician orders, and other medical forms are current.
• Ensure tracking system for medical appointments, follow-up appointments and routine lab work is current and accurate, including Therap calendar.
• Ensure confidential and health related records are kept secured.
• The ability to effectively and efficiently use computers or mobile devices to input, access, modify, or output information.
• Knowledgeable all health and safety guidelines, rules, policy and procedures.
• Ensure the health and safety of all individuals through teaching and providing support in areas of personal care needs, dental hygiene and other health-related RN delegated duties.
• Contribute to a home-like, safe, sanitary environment for person-centered living, following up/reviewing items checked off on chore logs/supply lists to ensure supplies are available and environment is maintained to highest standards.
• Keep hazardous and potentially harmful materials locked and out of individuals’ reach unless the individual has demonstrated safe handling skills.
• Know and observe guidelines for drills and emergencies.
• Support individuals in arranging and participating in medical appointments as needed. Attends medical appointments as necessary.
• Provide daily and monthly medication administration oversight by ensuring physician orders are current, receives monthly medication packets from the pharmacy.
• Administer medications and monitor individuals who self-medicate according to guidelines taught in Medication Administration Certification classes.
• Ensure all personal care items that are on the MAR or in the ISP are carried out; shaving-face/legs/underarms; nail trimming, etc.
• Provide professional and timely correspondence to physicians, guardians and Manor staff informed of individuals health issues.
• Ensure medication errors are reported and tracked according to rules and regulations.
• Maintains agency and individual funds assigned to work-site location.
• Reconcile all finance accounts and ensure funds are accounted for according to agency policy.
• Ensure individuals and Direct Support Professionals have the necessary funds to participate in chosen activities.
• Ensure all funds are stored and locked according to agency policy.
• Work with program manager and finance department to ensure all NAFS funds are allocated appropriately.
• All Other Duties as Assigned
• Organizational Responsibilities: Protects the rights of all individuals; Is knowledgeable about the rights of people with intellectual/developmental disabilities; Respects and advocates for the capabilities, dignity and rights of each individual and files report any human rights violation immediately; All forms of abuse, neglect, and exploitation are unacceptable; Responsible for reporting any observation or suspicion of these to a member of administration; Provides regular and timely communication/feedback; Conducts group house meetings; Provide regular communication with Program Managers and administration; Provides regular health updates to the RN/Program Manager.

Job description

Luinc in Kansas City, MO seeks a Team Supervisor/Health Coordinator to lead Direct Support Professionals in a Community Living setting. You will supervise staffing, provide training, oversee health coordination, and ensure medication administration and personal care align with individual plans.

The role emphasizes person-centered support, safety, and regulatory compliance, with on-site duties and on-call availability to address emergencies and coaching needs.