Group Home Team Lead

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.

Benefits and Perks: LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience and licensure.
• Salary $/Hourly or Annually.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Benefits and Perks:
LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Salary $20/Hourly.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions:

• Maintain staff requirements, covering the schedule when needed as well as leading and training other staff members.
• Provide direction and initiate communication with necessary personnel.
• Provide accurate and current documentation relative to residents and the home.
• Commit to and actively participate in following all procedures identified by the supervisor.
• Actively assure that the living environment is kept clean and safe, completing special duties as assigned.
• Help with weekly grocery and supply runs completed, as needed.
• Hold monthly house meetings, and assist with staff meetings, as needed.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.

Position Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• License and or Certifications: DSP, CPR First Aide.
• One (1) to two (2) years’ experience in the field preferred.
• Background check clearance required.
• Ability to use perform basic computer skills and use Microsoft Word.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $20