Team Lead

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We are looking for applicants with previous DSP experience who show the ability to delegate and have leadership qualities to work with our managers in our IRA locations. This position works directly with individuals who have an intellectual development disability.

Pay Rate $19.25-21.25

NATURE OF WORK: The Team Leader is responsible for directly assisting our individuals with all activities associated with daily living and providing them with the best quality of life as they are able to experience. This is accomplished by providing our individuals with a safe, clean, orderly and predictable environment, in the least restrictive setting, and to enable our individuals to experience, as closely as possible, the patterns of a normal life. The Team Leader also works closely with the Residential Coordinator in the planning and management of the daily routine for their shift.

TEAM LEAD RESPONSIBILITY

• Must be able to lead and motivate a shift of several staff members to perform to the best of their ability.


• Must be able to delegate duties and oversee other team members assigned to their shift, including but not limited to monitoring work performance, time and attendance, and assisting Residential Coordinator with orientation and training.


• Must be able to apply knowledge and skills gained through required training in Medication Administration, Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R), First Aid, CPR and other in-service training.


• Must ensure that menus are created, and staff are able to prepare as directed by the dietician, Residential Coordinator or Nurse.


• Must be able to ensure that the residence is maintained in a clean, hygienic, orderly and safe manner by independently identifying and rectifying both cleanliness and safety concerns.


• Must be able to follow established procedures for notifying appropriate personnel orally and/or in writing of significant events (i.e., emergencies, incidents, maintenance and safety needs).


• Monitor and ensure quality care to individuals by developing a thorough activity schedule and assign staff to specific activities and duties.


• Assist the Residential Coordinator with the evaluation of staff's work performance.


• Assist the Residential Coordinator with the orientation, training and maintaining a positive morale amongst staff.


• Contribute to the upkeep of the residence through the completion of scheduled cleaning and maintenance chores as directed by any member of the management team


• Encourage individual independence as appropriate throughout daily routines and provide opportunities for individuals to participate in making choices as appropriate


• Engage the individuals in recreation, social, and skill building interactions throughout the course of the shift as appropriate.


• Create and post all activity and goal schedules and ensure they are being followed.


• Complete all required paperwork and document as appropriate in goal data books, res hab, logbooks, and medication records in a timely manner.


• Ensure all data collection is documented before the end of shift.


• Must adhere to the agency's mission and core values of honesty, integrity and fairness and ensure that other DSPs are as well.


• Must display a professional and cooperative attitude when interacting with individuals, other providers of services, family and guardians, community members and day program staff.


• Must interact in a professional, positive, and cooperative manner with all team members.


• Must be able to communicate concerns to the Residential Coordinator or administrator-on-call in a timely manner as appropriate.

DSP DUTIES

• Must be able to perform duties as directed by the Residential Coordinator or a member of the administration.


• Must be able to provide direct support services to the individuals including the implementation of basic services such as food, clothing, hygiene and other activities of daily living.


• Must be able to provide active treatment through implementation of all formal and informal goals, behavior plans and services as appropriate during daily routines.


• Must be able to transport and/or accompany individuals on appointments or to scheduled activities, including recreation individually or in a group, as necessary and appropriate.


• Must be able to develop and maintain a supportive yet normalizing relationship with all individuals.


• Must be able to remain awake and alert for duration of scheduled work shift.


• Must be able to follow and comply with the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals Code of Ethics.


• Must be able to follow policy and procedures for incidents and alleged abuse reporting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The employee must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

Team Leader DSP Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED


• An Associate's Degree and a minimum of one year of experience working with the developmentally disabled are preferred.


• Valid driver's license that will be acceptable to insurance company. Must keep a good driving record to keep position.


• AMAP certified or become and maintain certification to keep position.


• Pass all NYS and OPWDD background clearances.


• Attend a week and a half-paid orientation in Red Hook

Skills:

• Effective leadership skills


• Effective oral and written skills in English.


• Must be able to effectively work with coworkers and follow up to ensure completion of all shift tasks assigned.


• Ability to document and track information.


• Computer Knowledge


• Ability to train new staff


• Communication skills

Qualities/Traits:

• Highest level of integrity
• Honest
• Professional
• Empathetic
• Compassionate
• Patience
• Respectful

Benefits are offered to positions of 30 hours or more.
• Generous benefits including 403(b), medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Up to 3 weeks PTO with additional 56 hours for sick time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Supplemental benefits

Compensation details: 19.25-21.25 Yearly Salary

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