Team Leader

Description

 JOB SUMMARY:  Leadership position in Noble’s Community Integration services responsible for providing quality direct support services for individuals in community-based settings, while also responsible for providing some administrative support and oversight for assigned clients. Generally assigned to one primary location, scheduled for 32-35 weekly hours of direct care with 5-8 weekly hours of administrative support/oversight.

I. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential functions are italicized)

A. General Program Administration / Client Services

1. Understand and implement Individual Support Plans of individuals served. ISP’s may include, but are not limited to, teaching, assisting, facilitating and building on the individual’s strengths in the following areas: health and safety, recreation, social skills, self-advocacy, employment, personal hygiene, meal planning and food preparation, shopping, budgeting and bill payment, housekeeping and laundry.

2. Assess, implement and evaluate progress on identified goals/outcomes for individuals assigned, in accordance with the ISP. 

3. Identify community resources which could enhance an individual’s quality of life, and assist individuals in being active members of their community through participation in activities of their choice.

4. Provide direct, interactive supervision, instruction and training in a variety of life skill areas to engage with individuals served, such as: independent living skills (household maintenance and financial management), community networking and relationship building, utilizing community transportation services, and health and safety.

5. Attend to the daily personal, self-care needs (i.e. feeding, toileting, etc.) of individuals served in a timely manner and in a way that signifies respect and dignity to the individual. Requires lifting and transferring of individuals as necessary. 

6. Understand and implement the strategies and techniques in Behavior Support Plans, as applicable.

7. Administer medication as prescribed by the individual’s health care provider and in compliance with medication administration standards, and document such information in accordance with the individual’s support plan, physician’s orders and agency procedures.

8. Identify adaptations and/or alternative supports so that each individual may actively participate in all activities of their choice.

9. Assist supervisor in designing and implementing an effective daily schedule that meets identified service standards and includes activities that are meaningful to individuals served.

10. Provide transportation to and from community activities for individuals served using personal and/or agency vehicles.

11. Monitor the facility and community environments for general cleanliness and potential safety hazards, provide training to individuals for emergencies, and ensure general safety precautions are in place.

12. Promote, facilitate and establish linkages and community supports for individuals served.

13. Seek out and/or act on opportunities to engage in advocacy efforts that preserve the rights of persons served.

14. Perform other duties and/or complete special projects as may be requested or assigned.

B. Administrative Responsibilities – Team Leader

1. Schedule staff in a manner that provides needed coverage for clients and minimizes overtime pay, while ensuring that ISP outcomes can be adequately achieved.

2. Complete daily quality assurance checks on client notes and goal documentation, medication oversight, high risk plan tracking, and behavior plan tracking.

3. Review staff time records and other documentation per agency timelines as requested, and reviewing for quality and accuracy.

4. Actively participate in client quarterly meetings, team meetings, staff meetings and all other meetings as requested, taking action on all assigned items.

5. Establish monthly activity calendar with each client, including community-based social/recreational opportunities and medical appointments.

6. Provide client-specific and site-specific training to new direct support staff and/or as plans are updated.

7. Complete monthly summaries for clients as directed.

8. Maintain regular communication with supervisor, guardians, families, case managers and other team members.

9. Rotate on-call responsibilities and provide shift coverage in eme