Team Lead

Legacy Residential Services LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Competitive salary

Training & development

Job summary

Legacy Residential Services LLC is seeking a Full-Time Team Lead to oversee the safety and well-being of individuals with ID/A and mental health needs in Pittsburgh. The role includes leading a team of Direct Support Professionals to enhance the quality of life for residents, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing daily responsibilities such as staffing schedules, transportation, and household expenses. Qualifications include an Associate's or Bachelor's degree and residential care experience.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of residential experience in direct care.
• Knowledgeable about 6100/6400 regulations.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Must be 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the team of Direct Support Professionals.
• Cover weekday shifts to ensure safety and well-being.
• Maintain daily logs and staff communication.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety practices.
• Manage appointments and transportation for residents.

Skills

Effective organizational skills

Verbal communication

Leadership

Compassionate and empathetic

Conflict management

Education

Associates / Bachelor's degree in a related field

High School/GED

Tools

Microsoft 365

Therap

Job description

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Competitive salary
• Training & development

Position Summary

Full-Time Team Lead is responsible for providing leadership, management and oversight for the safety and well-being of individuals with ID/A, mental health, and behavioral health needs within their assigned residential home, as required under chapter 6100/6400. The Team Lead role is to enhance the individual’s quality of life, coordinate activities and community integration in accordance with the individual’s Individual Support Plan (ISP) and lead a team of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to do the same.

Primary Role & Responsibilities

Consistent with Community Homes for individuals with intellectual Disability Regulations, Chapter 6100/6400, the role of the Team Lead is as follows:

Covers the first weekday shift (7am – 3:00pm or 8am – 4pm), Monday thru Friday.

Manages and leads residential staff by reviewing daily logs, communicating company goals, health and safety practices, meeting deadlines and following ODP regulations.

Completes staffing schedules in Deputy on monthly basis, makes certain all shifts are covered and covers shifts as needed.

Makes certain shift duties, daily T-logs, GERs, fire drills, temperature checks, goal trackers and monthly Site Inspection checklists are completed.

Manages medical appointments/outings and makes certain everything is entered on TeamUP and attended.

Provides timely transportation to medical appointments and social outings and monitors company vehicle log, timely service and maintenance of vehicle.

Assists with daily living requirements, including but not limited to meal prep, medication administration, housekeeping and personal care.

Manages and reconciles monthly household expenses, i.e., food items, supplies, gas, etc.

Retrieves individual’s mail and responds to requests for information essential to maintaining Medicaid, and SNAP benefits.

Monitors significant social and behavioral challenges in a supportive, non-restrictive manner and adheres to approved RPPs.

Participates in meetings with support services including BSC, SCs, family members, etc.

Attends weekly meetings with Residential Team Lead Supervisor to review program needs, progress and needed training needs.

Ensures reportable incidents are documented and Point Person(s) are notified immediately upon discovery.

Completes and delivers annual performance appraisals for site DSPs.

Key Competencies

Effective organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Leadership and professionalism, staff supervision, training and development.

Attentive, compassionate, empathetic, and person-centered.

Efficient with managing risk, conflict management and promoting health.

Qualifications

Associates / bachelor’s degree (Preferred Related Field)

High School/GED (Required)

Two to Three years of residential experience (Direct Care)

Knowledgeable with 6100/6400 regulations

Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Therap, and ability to utilize other forms of technology.

Valid Driver’s License

21 Years of age