Team Leader: CLS

Team Leader: CLS

Under the general supervision of Lapeer Team Work's Executive Director. A primary advocate and coordinator of community services, resources and supports for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities served by Community Living Supports. The CLS manager utilizes person-centered planning approach to assist individuals to live full lives in their communities. Ensure that services remain mission driven while maintaining a superior ethical standard. Must be an initiative-taker, work effectively in a team setting; possess strong written and verbal communication skills, and a passion for serving those from a vulnerable population. The goal is to meet high quality service delivery standards promoting inclusion, opportunities, and independence for service recipients.

• Provide services as determined and according to person served person-centered plan
• Provide feedback, positive reinforcement, and other strategic interventions to guide and direct trainees.
• Provide general supervision to trainee's during attendance at residence and community-based sites
• Provides direct support to clients as needed
• Follows Mandated Reporter protocols
• Complete Progress notes, Incident reports, Time sheets and collect data relative to trainee's program plans and submit at appropriate staff meetings
• Assist in identifying goals and objectives for trainee's program plans.
• Review files on trainee on an annual basis, and as a new trainee begins program
• Must be able to exchange accurate written and verbal information
• Attend required department meetings as directed per manager

Attend in-services, conferences, staff meetings, and other training as scheduled

Assist the agency with fundraising efforts, community awareness activities, and participate in community events as necessary or assigned

During initial employment, the following is mandatory:

• Submit to background check at orientation and annually thereafter
• Must obtain Recipient Rights Training within 30 days of hire
• Must obtain CPR/First Aid Training Certification within 90 days of hire
• Obtain and keep current any other trainings deemed required by other governing agencies or the Executive Director
• Must obtain appropriate Public Passengers Chauffeurs License or CDL certification (established at hire) to drive 15 passenger vans to works sites throughout Lapeer and surrounding counties

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 35 pounds
• While performing duties of this position, the individual is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, kneel.
• Individual must possess fine and gross motor skills and may frequently reach above shoulder level, and push/pull objects

Qualifications:

• Special training or experience with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred
• Experience with behavioral health issues.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have a driving record in good standing and acceptable for company insurance requirements

Other Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to read, write, perform calculations, utilize a computer, analyze, and interpret documents
• Must possess the ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries and complaints, define problems, collect data, and establish facts and draw conclusions
• Must be able to lead, guide, and collaborate with others to promote a supportive work environment through clearly articulated instruction, constructive feedback, and encouragement

The Executive Director reserves the right to require attendance at training sessions outside of regular work hours/days. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This is not intended to be a contract and may be changed and/or updated when necessary. Your signature indicates that you read this Job Description and understand the essential function and minimum qualifications of the job.