What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSP Team Lead (Lewiston) position at Creative Works?
DSP TEAM LEAD
Monday to Friday 7:30-3:30
Community Day Program
Paid holidays & 14 days vacation to start!
Brand New Building!
Great Benefits!
At Creative Works we serve over 500 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism and brain injury each year. Since 1967, Creative Works has pioneered exceptional Community Services that provide critical community-based daytime activities for adults with disabilities and autism. Our locations are shared spaces full of rich resources like art studios, fully-equipped kitchens where delicious meals are prepared jointly, bountiful gardens, technology centers, and exercise rooms.
The Team Leader position is responsible for day-to-day operations of the community day program. This position provides quality services and ensures regulatory compliance in the program. This position also manages, trains new staff, perfoms direct care and maintains staff and participants schedules and Individual Program Plans.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide quality care to program participants in an environment that promotes their rights, dignity, freedom of choice and individuality.
- Support daily interactions between participants and staff and provide both positive and developmental feedback.
- Train and mentor new staff in all areas including IPPs, personal care requirements in the program, and performance expectations.
- Directly involved with writing the Individual Program Plan for each participant in the program with guidance from the Planning Coordinator/Monitor. This includes reviewing the plan with the participant and/or the guardian to obtain necessary signatures.
- During the IPP process; clarification of upcoming goals must be determined along with a review of services.
- Involved in planning meetings concerning Individual Program Plans (IPP), and provide support to the participants according to their plan. Ensure annual signatures are obtained during the annual planning meeting.
- Schedule staff to ensure adequate coverage.
- Fully understands and abides by the agency’s code of ethics.
- Fully understands all aspects of participants’ rights and is responsible for promptly reporting any evidence of abuse or violation of participant’s rights.
- Conduct and facilitate team meetings and ensure that open communication is maintained within the community day program staff and address any and all concerns immediately.
- Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with all participants, CW team members, family members, guardians, case workers, and other stakeholders.
- Develop activities, curriculum, and recommend program additions to actively promote community outings for participants.
- Complete all necessary reports and submit (when appropriate) to Business Office in a timely manner.
- Transport individuals, as needed, using personal vehicle or agency vehicle (i.e., to appointments, work, etc.)
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure daily operations adhere to Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities’ accreditation standards.
- Must maintain medications in the program and ensure adequate supply at all times.
- Train new staff as well as incorporate ongoing training by offering opportunities to learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities.
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