Residential Lead Staff

The Lead Staff will help the Residential Manager with the day to day operation of the residential program by assisting the Residential Manager in providing direct services to the people of Chrysalis. The Lead Staff will ensure people's medical and recreational needs are met by providing transportation to and from medical and other appointments. It is the responsibility of the Lead Staff to follow the direction from the Residential Manager in the required tasks of the home. The Assistant Manager needs to be available to be on call for the home.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain individuals' health

• Assist in developing, implementing, and reporting on the Person Center Plans
• Oversees Behavior Plans and Supervision Guidelines to ensure they are followed
• Plan weekly menus for proper nutrition
• Assist individuals in making appropriate purchases at the grocery store
• Teach individuals basic finance skills
• Keep all house supplies in stock.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

18 years of age or older, a high school diploma or GED, and experience in the disability field.  Capable of communicating well in both verbal and written form.  Demonstrated supervisory skills, ability to prioritize work, and able to complete all assigned program documentation accurately and within the allotted time frames.  Have good judgment and able to handle crisis situation.  Have good public relations skills in working with a variety of outside professional and state employees.  Need to have a flexible schedule to accommodate client office needs.  Able to effectively manage personnel and program issues.  Continually improve the quality and profitability of the program.

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience and/or equivalent education in working with handicapped individuals.
• Knowledge of person centered plans and ability to develop and write effective goals.
• Understanding of DSPD policies.
• Have good judgment and able to handle crisis situations.
• Have good general writing skills and can articulate oneself on a variety of issues.
• Able to understand and manage personnel issues and deal with staff in a positive manner.
• Conduct job coach meetings and attend manager meetings.
• Computer skills.
• Have good public relations skills in working with a variety of employers.
• Multitask and Prioritize tasks effectively