Residential Lead Staff

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:

• 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.   
• Stay awake, responsive, and communicate effectively to the individuals
• 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.
• Meet Chrysalis Driving Policy Requirements

Driving Requirements: 

• Driving qualifications to drive a personal vehicle: 

Be at least 20 years of age. Employees wo are 20 years of age, but under 22 years of age, must have an MVR showing no moving violations or accidents in the previous 3-year period. Employees who are at least 22 years of age must have an MVR showing no more than 2 moving violations or accidents in the previous 3-year period. 

• Driving qualifications to drive a company vehicle:

Be at least 21 years of age. Employees who are 21 years of age, but under 22 years of age, must have an MVR showing no moving violations or accidents in a 3-year period. Employees who are at least 22 years of age must have an MVR showing no more than 2 moving violations or accidents in a 3-year period. 

Supervise and Manage staff

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

Complete Necessary Paperwork

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

Provide a Healthy, Clean Environment for Individuals

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

Training and Certifications:

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

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities