Description
• Supervise Team Lead and DSP staff.
• Clearly communicate common Team goals and outcomes when meeting individually and document Team members' feedback.
• Meet regularly with the Team and set goals collectively
• Foster recognition and appreciation within the team
• Encourage peer-to-peer feedback
• Recognize and reward demonstrations of accountability
• Be approachable and accessible to all team members
• Use conflict resolution skills to address problems within the Team quickly.
• Help individual team members understand their strengths and contributions
• Encourage Team members to participate in identifying ideas/solutions to challenges.
• Take an interest in each Team member’s professional growth
• Track and participate in team members' training
• Interview applicants and look for the skills and experience that can best meet the needs of the people you and your team support.
• Ensure your Team Lead and other EP!C professionals orient and train new team members to meet everyone’s interests and programmatic goals.
• Assess new staff members' skills on an ongoing basis and address any weaknesses or concerns identified in their ability to perform the job as a DSP or Team Lead.
• Monitor that all staff meet performance expectations and address concerns in a timely manner to assure peak performance for individuals served and other co-workers.
• Hold all staff accountable for assigned responsibilities and meet with each staff member at least monthly to review performance feedback and develop a plan of correction as necessary.
• Perform all payroll/personal tasks as assigned within the timelines given.
• Track tardiness and absences
• Process PTO requests
• Create Schedules
Requirements
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED. Bachelor's level Diploma preferred
• One year of management and supervisory experience required.
• Experience and skills in team building
• Skills in coaching and training others
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and with others
• Strong leadership and administrative skills
• Ability to achieve goals through others
• Excels in training, leading, and motivating people
• Effective Time Management Skills
• Be able to perform CPR/First Aid.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Able to pass a criminal background check.
• Obtain/maintain standing as an Authorized Direct Support Person for medication administration.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
• Frequent walking and sitting.
• Regular reaching, grasping, and standing
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Summary
Oversee the care and services for people with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities in assigned community-integrated homes in EP!C Community Living Services Program. Ensure all individuals have a safe and clean home environment. Maintain the homes in compliance with rules, regulations, and agency policies. Promote a meaningful work environment for employees. Recruit and train staff members, and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, careers, and other community contacts.