Site Team Leader

Lutheran Services in Iowa; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible schedule

401(k)

Generous paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) invites compassionate individuals to join our Services for People with Disabilities team as a Site Team Leader in Des Moines. This full-time position focuses on 24-hour Supported Community Living with adults who have intellectual disabilities or chronic mental health needs.

The Site Team Leader balances direct care with administrative duties, supervising DSPs, coordinating programming, and managing schedules.

Qualifications

• Experience in human services or related field is preferred.
• Ability to supervise Direct Support Professionals and coordinate programming.

Responsibilities

• Lead 24-hour daily Supported Community Living sites for adults with intellectual disabilities or chronic mental health illness.
• Provide direct care and support to residents to promote growth and independence.
• Coordinate with DSPs, handle programming, trainings, scheduling, and documentation.
• Participate in on-call schedule including select weekends and rotating shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Direct care

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in human services or related field

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

NEW STARTING WAGE!!

If you're looking for a way you can make a positive change in your community, LSI is looking for you. Join our team today!

Our Services for People with Disabilities team is searching for a dedicated, energetic caregiver to work as a full-time Site Team Leader in Des Moines.

The Iowans we serve are seeking a life of greater confidence and independence, and it's our privilege to empower them toward success every day. This is a great position to gain leadership skills in the human services field.

What We Do

As one of Iowa's most trusted human services agencies, LSI has a legacy of serving children, adults, and families for more than 160 years. Our Services for People with Disabilities wrap care around individuals across the state, from providing occasional respite care or weekly services, to 24/7 support in either a shared apartment environment or one‑on‑one care through our hourly supported community living program. You can make a direct impact on the lives of the Iowans we are privileged to serve.

What You'll Do

The Site Team Leader role is specific to 24-hour daily Supported Community Living (SCL) sites for adults with intellectual disabilities or chronic mental health illness. This role works directly with adults to provide support, assistance, and instruction that help improve personal growth and independence.

The Site Team Leader's schedule consists of direct care hours, as well as administrative duties. They serve as a ready resource and partner with daily Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) working at the site. They may need to answer questions including, but not limited to, programming, documentation, trainings, and scheduling.

This position offers primarily weekday hours, 2nd shift (2:30pm to 10:30pm) with opportunities for occasional day and weekend shifts. The Site Team Leader will participate in a rotating on-call schedule, which includes select weekends. During on-call periods, proximity to the service area is required. We value flexibility and work to balance scheduling needs across the team.

What You'll Need

• Site Team Leader 1: Requires a high school diploma or GED with one year experience in human services, education or human services related field.
• Site Team Leader 2: Requires a Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) in human services, education or human services related field, or a related associate's degree with two years experience, or a high school diploma or GED with four years experience.

How We'll Support You

• A competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits
• A flexible schedule
• 401(k)
• Generous paid time off
• Health, dental, life, and vision insurance
• Career-building opportunities
• Special Team LSI perks like pet insurance and cell phone discounts through Verizon

Who We Are

LSI is an equal opportunity employer. At LSI we respect diverse life experiences, cultures and heritages, and strive to provide that all voices are heard and valued. You can learn more about our commitment at https://lsiowa.org/who-we-are/

Why You'll Love Working Here

I enjoy working with people with disabilities because I'm able to make a difference in their lives and it has made a positive impact in my own. - Amber, LSI Contract Monitor

This position requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record and the ability to pass an extensive background check including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, Sex Offender registry and a criminal history check.