Team Lead
Description:
Job title
Team Leader
Reports to
Program Director
Position Summary
A Team Leader provides oversight and supervision to staff and is responsible for coordinating comprehensive services for individuals their program supports. The Team Leader works closely with program leadership, as well as clinical and direct support professionals to ensure that each individual supported is empowered to live the life that they want to live. A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed.
Essential Duties and Functions
Staff Supervision
Provides first-line supervision of direct care staff within their program through coaching, mentoring and supporting their performance and professional development.
Organizes, schedules and distributes work among assigned personnel.
Keeps personnel informed of pertinent policies and procedures affecting the program and/or their jobs.
Administers policies and procedures as established by Resources for Human Development
Direct Care
Maintain direct service case load.
Coordination and oversight of medical appointments, including attending appointments if necessary. Communication with nurses and doctors about consumers’ medical needs as appropriate.
Maintains positive communication and relationships with family members, guardians, staff, and Regional Office personnel about policies, issues, and/or concerns.
Administration
Actively participates in the person-centered planning process, including but not limited to:
attending all planning meetings,
providing input,
coordinating the development of training plans,
ensuring all necessary documentation is completed,
reviewing progress notes and daily notes,
monitoring for the implementation of the plan,
completing monthly reviews, and
communication with service coordinators.
Prepare and submit applicable reports and documentation related to individuals supported by their program.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies.
Implement and complete continuous quality improvement activities.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field, including but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation, nursing, counseling, and psychology OR
An associate degree with three (3) years’ experience working to support individuals with intellectual disabilities OR
A High School Diploma with five (5) years’ experience.
Current Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) Certification
Valid Driver’s License
Working conditions
Hazard and Atmospheric Conditions
Exposure to Fumes
Exposure to Dust
Exposure to Extreme Heat
Exposure to Extreme Cold
Wet and/or Humid
Exposure to Loud Noise
Exposure to Confined Places
Mists or Gases
Exposure to Mechanical Hazards
Exposure to Chemical Hazards
Exposure to Electrical Hazards
Exposure to Burn Hazard
Requirements:
Physical requirements
Lifting Requirements
Medium: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Physical Requirements
Stand or Sit (stationary position)
Walk
Use hands or fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, prepare, inspect, position)
Climb (stairs/ladders)
Talk/Hear (communicate, converse, convey, express/exchange information)
See (detect, identify, recognize, inspect, assess)
Pushing or Pulling
Repetitive Motion
Reaching (high or low)
Kneel, Stoop, Crouch or Crawl (position self, move)
Reporting Relationships
Direct Supervisor: Unit Director/Assistant Unit Director
Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.