Caregiver Lead

Full-Time
$15.50-18 per hour depending on experience
SUMMARY

To provide leadership to Life Skills Trainers in the residence and in the community and to provide direct services to program participants

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job

Participates in client training to assure client objectives and company goals are achieved
Participates in community outings, house orientation to all new employees, serve as a role model to all house staff assuring that documentation is completed accurately and timely

Replace, reassign, or cancel staffing assignments as needed.
Facilitate residential staff problem solving, provide direct residential staff supervision, and initiate residential staff corrective action interventions, as required.
Coordinate and complete participant and staff accident/injury/incident report investigation forms for incidents that occur during shift.
Assumes immediate leadership role in implementing personal intervention, active treatment, and crisis prevention as needs arise during shift/while on community outings.
Successfully complete mandatory training. Responsible for attending annual/Semi-annual refresher/re-certification courses prior to certification expiration.

Assists with house staffing needs and staff recruitment as required
Reviews client progress, coordinating and implementing shift objectives and making recommendations to the supervisor.
Provides for the delivery of services such as skills training, job coaching, behavior management in accordance with the Individual Plan (IP) and/or treatment team.

Provide coaching and leadership to LST’s to ensure that the therapeutic goals are met and that programs are facilitated in a respectful manner.

Understand and ensure adherence to company policies and procedures; also ensure compliance with relevant external regulatory statutes and standards.
Performs other delegated duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leads assigned staff, including performance evaluations, scheduling, orientation, and trainings, as required. Resolves employee problems within position responsibilities.

Minimum Knowledge and Skills required by the Job

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job.

Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent and two years experience in providing direct services in the human services field.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Required:
Current driver's license, car registration and auto insurance if providing transportation for individual receiving services.
Current CPR/First Aid Certification as required.