TEAM MANAGER Direct Support Workers

Position Description

ARCO, A COMMUNITY RESOURCE is a nonprofit United Way Agency that provides services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families throughout northeast Louisiana since 1954.

GENERAL FUNCTION:

This professional provides
direct oversight of supported living and personal care service delivery to
assure that participant needs and agency and regulatory requirements are
met. Team Managers (TM) develop and
manage opportunities for personal growth that satisfy the needs and interests
of the individuals served. The TM schedules
direct support staff in the delivery of services including managing and training
staff according to agency and governmental policies. The TM works with other management and
administrative team members in the accomplishment of the program. The TM works
with external agents such as service coordinators or regional state staff as
required.

The Team Manager typically manages a number of participant
homes which includes supervising a team of 10 – 20 Direct Support Workers. The TM is responsible for ensuring all shifts
are staffed, procedures are followed, documentation is complete and submitted
timely along with multiple other duties.
The Team Manager reports to the Director of the Supported living program.

The work week for a TM is not always the typical Monday
– Friday. There are sometimes events in
which participants are involved or attend requiring evening and weekend
presence. If the TM cannot staff an open
shift it falls to the TM to fill the shift.
The TM is responsible for managing any unforeseen incident or accident
involving participants on their team.

If you are a person who values the reward of playing
an integral part in making a person's life better, if you are caring,
empathetic and find fulfillment in seeing a person grow and flourish, then this
job is for you. We at ARCO love to watch
our participants grow into confident, happy, self-sufficient individuals who
enjoy involvement in community activities.
Come and join our team, we think you'll love it here at ARCO.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·
College degree in
recreation, special education, social work or related area.

· Valid Louisiana
Driver's license

·
21 years of age
minimum

Demonstrated ability to:

·
Articulate and
follow ARCO's philosophy.

·
Use written and
oral communication skills on the post-secondary level to interpret guidelines
and complete reports.

·
Read and follow
requirements pertaining to regulatory and funding sources.

·
Plan, prepare
for, and conduct activities of interests to adults with IDD.

·
Assure that staff
are providing the services according to the overall plan of care as well as
addressing the obvious day to day needs.

· Evaluate the
interest, skill level, and learning needs of persons with IDD and engage them
in participatory activities accordingly.

·
Manage and teach
staff.

·
Identify issues
of concern regarding individuals served, work issues, etc. and communicate
these to those that need to know.

(A full Job Description and list of Essential Functions are available at ARCO's Human Resource Department, 3101 Mercedes Dr., Monroe, LA.)
Equal Opportunity Employer ARCO adheres to the requirements set forth in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as amended, and other applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and Executive Orders, which stipulate that no employee or applicant for employment shall be subject to discrimination because of their race, color, creed, ethnic or national origin, nationality, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation or identity, pregnancy status, religion, age, disability, genetic status, veteran's status or other protected category. Fair and equal treatment will be provided to all employees and applicants in reference to all of ARCO's employment practices.

Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 to $42,000.00 per YEAR

Salary : $38,000 - $42,000