Assistant Lead Support Professional

Job DetailsJob Location: Pettis County - Sedalia, MO 65301Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $20.08 HourlyJob Shift: VariesJob Category: Health Care

Assistant Lead Support Professional

Full Time

Sedalia, MO

Pettis County

 

The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for Missouri citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities and their families to meet their goals, and experience their best lives while living, working, playing, and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization, we are leaders in excellence, we have a steadfast commitment to solutions, we respect all differences, abilities, and similarities in our employees and clients, and we advocate autonomy!

 

 

The Assistant Lead Support Professional in Community Living assists the Lead Support Professional in supporting the CHS mission by providing supervision of the day-to-day activities of Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

 

 

 


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Assistant Lead Support Professional, you will:

 


Aid Individuals by providing physical and emotional support; and maintaining a safe, clean and comfortable living environment through general housekeeping duties (which may include making beds, cooking meal, laundry, care of equipment, etc.)
Empower Individuals by seeking opportunities where Individuals may demonstrate independence; aiding and assisting with skill development in areas of self-help, self-determination, and self-advocacy; and observing, encouraging, and recording Individuals’ progress toward established goals
Ensure regulatory compliance by managing the health and regulatory documentation for the team and the Individual(s) served; ensuring required documentation is completed to standard and in a timely fashion within established guidelines; actively facilitating and participating in trainings and meetings; communicating and collaborating with Professional Managers for the health and welfare of the program and the Individual(s) served; participating in a tiered on-call system which includes working outside of regularly scheduled hours to ensure adequate coverage; demonstrating professionalism, reliability, good attendance, and accountability
Integrate Individuals into Community by encouraging and facilitating community connections; assisting in building meaningful relationships with others in their community; and encouraging participation in activities and programs which provide opportunities to spend time constructively and enjoyably
Lead a team of Direct Support Professionals by supervising and training team members; scheduling and supporting team members; administering performance evaluations, and directing performance improvement; reviewing timesheets, and managing time-off requests of team members per policies and procedures, communicating and collaborating with Professional Managers for managing program vacancies; communicating professionally with courtesy and kindness with team members; being a role model for the team, and setting the standard of excellence for their team
Strengthen positive work culture by participating in effective, courteous, and professional communication; showing kindness and patience to Individuals and co-workers; demonstrating respect and responsibility in daily work; and practicing advocacy and encouragement in all aspects of employment
Support the Health of Individuals by communicating with healthcare providers and pharmacies, professional therapy services, and other external agencies for the benefit of the assisting them with personal care and hygiene activities; assisting them with administering medications; and assisting with therapies or other medically related needs.


 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to complete the essential duties and
responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions and meet physical requirements.

 

 


SKILLS AND ABILITIES

 


Accountability
Accurate listening skills
Attention to detail
Compassion and kindness
Courtesy and friendliness
Ethical behavior and decision making
Initiative
Leadership and mentorship skills
Management skills
Organizational skills
Positivity with a collaborative attitude
Professional development skills
Professional and courteous communication
Stress management
Time management with ability to meet documentation
expectations and deadlines
Welcoming attitude


 

COMPETENCIES

 

 


Able to follow directions
Capable of passing required trainings,