Residential Lead Staff Jobs

Position Summary:

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 Residential Lead Staff needs to be available to be on call for the home.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meet Chrysalis Driving Policy Requirements
• Maintain individuals’ health
• Punctuality and regular/consistent attendance at the worksite are required and the employee must be able adhere to their workplace schedule in order to ensure proper oversight of individuals.
• Oversees Behavior Plans and Supervision Guidelines to ensure they are followed
• Teach individuals basic finance skills
• Plan weekly menus for proper nutrition
• Assist individuals in making appropriate purchases at the grocery store
• Assist in developing, implementing, and reporting on the Person Center Plans
• Keep all house supplies in stock.
• Stay awake, responsive, and communicate effectively to the individuals

Supervise and Manage staff

• Train staff for the house, ensuring employees are trained within established time frames
• Maintain appropriate number of staff and staff hours
• Supervise and manage staff
• Ensure on-going training is completed by employees

Complete Necessary Paperwork

• Ensure house books are complete and replace monthly data at the first of each month
• Make activity calendar
• Track progress for individuals
• Make newsletters and/or scrapbook pages

Provide a Healthy, Clean Environment for Individuals

• Ensure staff are following cleaning charts
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director/ Residential Manager
• Ensure individuals are receiving proper nutrition

Experience or Education:

• Minimum of six months of related experience working with people with disabilities
• High school diploma or GED

Training and Certifications:

• Complete management training with appropriate administration
• Complete all initial and on-going training requirements within established time frames

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively with medical, professional, and state employees
• Understanding of DSPD policies and the Provider Code of Conduct
• Ability to balance and maintain individual’s finances (i.e. balance a check book, create monthly budget)
• Excellent public relations skills working with the individual’s family
• Demonstrate a service oriented attitude
• Ability to manage personnel issues and deal with staff in a positive manner
• Basic word processing skills
• Knowledge of Person Centered Plans and the ability to develop and write effective goals
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize work load
• Demonstrate good judgment and ability to handle crisis situations

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