Residential Lead Staff

Position Summary: The Lead Staff will assist the Residential Manager in providing direct services to the residents of Chrysalis. Responsibilities include transportation, behavior plan oversight, nutrition planning, staff management, and documentation. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Maintain individuals’ health and ensure proper nutrition. Ensure punctuality and consistent attendance at the worksite. Communicate effectively with individuals. Assist in developing, implementing, and reporting on Person Center Plans. Oversee Behavior Plans and Supervision Guidelines. Plan weekly menus for proper nutrition. Assist individuals in making appropriate purchases at the grocery store. Teach individuals basic finance skills. Keep all house supplies in stock. Meet Chrysalis driving policy requirements. Supervise and manage staff. Maintain appropriate number of staff and staff hours. Train staff for the house, ensuring employees are trained within established time frames. Ensure ongoing training is completed by employees. Complete necessary paperwork. Ensure house books are complete and replace monthly data at the first of each month. Track progress for individuals. Make newsletters and/or scrapbook pages. Make activity calendar. Provide a healthy, clean environment for individuals. Ensure staff are following cleaning charts. Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director/Residential Manager. Experience and Education High school diploma or GED. Minimum of six months of related experience working with people with disabilities. Training and Certifications Complete all initial and ongoing training requirements within established time frames. Complete management training with appropriate administration. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of Person Centered Plans and ability to develop and write effective goals. Understanding of DSPD policies and the Provider Code of Conduct. Excellent public relations skills working with the individual’s family. Ability to communicate effectively with medical, professional, and state employees. Ability to manage personnel issues and deal with staff in a positive manner. Ability to balance and maintain individual’s finances (i.e. balance a check book, create monthly budget). Demonstrate good judgment and ability to handle crisis situations. Basic word processing skills. Ability to prioritize work load. Excellent skills. Demonstrate a service oriented attitude. Physical Demands and Work Environment Physical demands: The employee is required to walk; sit; talk and/or hear; uses hands to finger, feel, and handle objects; reach with arms, bend over, and stoop. Occasionally the employee is required to restrain an individual, and lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Work environment: The employee may be exposed to various environments including, but not limited to aggressive individuals, blood and/or saliva, and other occupational hazards. The position is on call 24 hours a day and may require working off‑site or in various facilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Restore Hyper Wellness