Team Lead Direct Support Professional

Challenge Unlimited Inc; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Disability coverage

Job summary

Challenge Unlimited Inc. in Belleville, IL seeks a Team Leader to supervise residential home staff and care for residents with varying abilities, promoting independence and safety.

Responsibilities include ADL support, medication administration, and coordinating daily activities according to care plans. The role requires 6 months+ experience with people who live with disabilities, background checks, a valid driver’s license, and flexibility for weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• 6 months+ experience with people who have developmental disabilities or mental illness.
• Ability to pass criminal background checks and state CASAS literacy assessment.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to work flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Train, supervise and assist Residents with ADL and daily living tasks.
• Administer medications and maintain safe living environment.
• Schedule, attend and coordinate medical appointments.
• Provide on-the-job and safety training for group home staff.
• Document services and progress in Resident files and report issues.

Skills

ADL assistance

Medication administration

Team supervision

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position Summary:

Reporting to theResidential Site Manager, theTeam Leaderis responsible forcaring forresidents in home-based settingswhich provide people who have different abilities opportunitiesto achievethe highest level of independence possible.

Assist Residents with disabilities in completing their activities of daily living by instructing,monitoringandprovidingfeedback while the Resident performs the task, or performing the task for the Resident. Activities include cleaning, laundry, cooking, driving Residents to appointments,shopping,or social activities,monitoring,and documenting the delivery of medications, and bathing or helping the Resident with proper hygiene.Follow the daily activities schedule and treatment plans andobjectivesset for the Residents, document servicesprovided forthe Residents,attend,andparticipatein meetings and trainings, and communicate Resident concerns and needs to co-workers and to the manager.Supervise the team and home inthe Manager’sabsence.

• Shift:Full-Time
• Schedule: Flex,8:00am -4:00pm, 3:00pm-11:00pm, and 11:00pm- 9:00am, weekends and mandatory overtime
• Location: Belleville/Swansea IL
• Salary: $22.75 per hour

Job Functions:

• Train, supervise and assist Residents on completing Activity of Daily Living (ADL) skills. Assist Residents by completing cleaning, laundry, cooking, and administering proper dose and timing of medications to Residents. Assist Residents with bathing, hygiene and toileting when Resident is not capable of completing independently. Perform tasks necessary to maintain a safe living and working environment (i.e. cleaning, shoveling walks, etc.) Schedule and run medical appointments.
• Supervise group home staff in the absence of the Residential Site Manager (RSM). Assist the RSM in providing on-the-job training and safety training for the group home staff.
• Provide active treatment services as outlined in each Resident’s plan and as assigned by the RSM. Review and complete daily documentation for services provided progress, behaviors and incidents in the Resident files. Comply with procedures per Resident service plan.
• Communicate Resident concerns and needs, health, safety, building and staff issues to the RSM and/or the dietician. Participate in staffing meetings as requested by the RSM.
• Ensure adherence to daily activity schedules and supervise family style meal service. Prepare food/kitchen supplies shopping list and order or purchase food/kitchen supplies as needed.

Job Duties:

• Ensure clients receive their medication on time.
• Support clients who can’t move on their own.
• Help clients dress, bathe, eat, hygiene etc.
• Assist clients with physical therapy exercises.
• Cook meals according to the customer’s restrictions.
• Supervise group home staff in absence of the Residential Site Manager (RSM).
• Assist with on the job training and safety training for the group home staff.
• Do necessary housekeeping to maintain a clean environment.
• Provide emotional support.
• Inform supervisors about uncommon events, concerns, needs, health, safety, building and staff issues.
• Review and complete daily documentation for services provided progress, behaviors, and incidents in the Resident files.
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency.

Requirements:

• 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.

Benefits:

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays, if employee is working
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.