Function/Purpose/Objective
The Team Lead will, at the direction of the Director of Supports be responsible for teams who work within the 24-Hour Services department. (Supported Living Level 3 and Licensed Residential Services) The Team Lead is responsible for one site. Team Leads take on the work of managing every detail of the home from upkeep, day-to-day task lists, team scheduling, assigning tasks to other team members, shopping, meal planning, and helping coordinate the implementation of goals in the Individual Support Plans. The responsibility of the Team Lead is to ensure that each home is running smoothly.
The following essential job functions comprise a summary of job duties, requirements, and responsibilities contained in the job description prepared for this position. The job description will serve as the primary document in the selection and hiring process; and constitutes the context for incumbent job performance and evaluation.
The function is to ensure 24-hour services are provided with the quality, care, and commitment expected by Kaleo Supports.
Primary Duties

• Oversees the operations of supported living level 3 and licensed residential homes and personnel.
• Reviews and monitors program data collection.
• Oversees and monitors peoples' finances.
• Monitors all medical charts.
• Performs duties of Residential Supervisor, as needed.
• Prepares work schedule and reviews timesheets.
• Attends staff meeting, providing input and ideas.
• Maintains inventory of peoples' personal items.
• Maintains communication with family and friends of clients.
• Attends quarterly and annual meetings.
• Oversees the purchase of house supplies and equipment.
• Attends/Completes prescribed training on programs.
• Attends applicant interviews and performance evaluations.
• Transports residents to various destinations as directed.
• Responds to emergencies situations as needed.
• Works 3 shifts per week as a DSP
• Is available to fill in in the absence of other team members.

Continuing responsibilities/expectations/accountability

• Effective communication with people supported by the company.
• Effective communication with co-workers, supervisor, administrative staff
• Report alleged or witnessed abuse, neglect, exploitation.
• Oversee the implementation of company policy and procedures.
• Develop positive relationships with people supported by the company, family members, and others.
• Follow state and federal rules.
• Help the company keep current on best practices.
• Represent the company within the community.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with various people (individuals with disabilities, family members, case managers, etc.)

Roles and Relationships
The Employment Specialist will be primarily working with VR services and is supervised by the Employment Coordinator.
Minimum Requirements and Supervision
Work experience considered.
A High School Diploma is required and a degree in human services is preferred.
Criminal Record and Driving Record Check
Health Care Registry Check
Skills Required

• Ability to navigate various and different work environments ( community, individual homes, individuals work)
• Creative
• Ability and desire to teach and train people with disabilities.
• Respect people with disabilities
• To look beyond pre-conceived assumptions about people with developmental disabilities and mental retardation that are limitations because of the disability.
• Ability to let go of control and allow people with disabilities to own their supports and life.
• Ability to discipline and separate own emotions from those of the person supporting and/or family.
• Ability to understand and accept that compliance is institutional, and helping people achieve dreams and goals requires meaningful support.
• Self-directed, ability to work independently and without daily supervision.
• Ask for help when needed and ask questions.
• Maintain required documentation in a timely manner.
• Ability to supervise and manage employees.
• Excellent problem solving
• Strong clinical skills

Agency Training

• Mission/Philosophy/Vision of Kaleo Supports, Inc.
• Kaleo Supports Policies and Procedures
• Services and definitions
• Quality Assurance and Improvement
• Review of job description
• Personnel Policies, Payroll Information, Scheduling
• Community Resources
• Safety, Emergencies, and Preparedness
• Other training as assigned in Relias.
• First Aid/CPR
• NCI