Team Lead - HAS Supported Living

Team Leader

HAS Incorporated

A team leader is an experienced, professional caregiver who has demonstrated an ability to support and care for clients and coworkers, alike. The understand and embody the company mission, actively incorporating the core company values (Independence, Individuality, Inclusion, and Integrity) in their daily work. 

Team leaders will also serve as the first line of DSP service and development in the company, ensuring that employees assigned under their stewardship are supported, heard, validated, and trained. Team leaders will be assigned to oversee the quality of care of a specific home, with specific clients and employees.

Responsibilities

• The Team Leader is responsible for all activity in the home
• Be a leader to the team members in the home under your charge. All team members in the home will report to you
• Complete daily QVR checks to ensure all home team members have completed the required charting (MARs, ADLs, Goals, Client Time, Etc.)
• On-call 24/7 for the specific home you work in- answering behavioral related calls from team members, de-escalate or do crisis intervention, filling shifts for the home you work in when there is a no call no show (You will clock in and out on ADP and Client time for any time outside of regular scheduled shift)
• Notify the nurse of any medication discrepancies
• Responsible for oversight of medication count each shift and other medication responsibilities – medication check form is to be turned in to the nurse every Wednesday
• Coordinate with QIDP and regional nurse on all behavioral and medical needs to include appointments, meetings, finances, activities, etc
• All monthly recordings, participant DSL signature pages, chore charts, menus, Team Lead checklist, etc. need to be turned in by the 5^th of each month to the QIDP
• Working with Regional Scheduler to problem solve scheduling issues within the specific home you work in – filling the vacant shifts as needed.
• Ensure client/house binders are stocked with necessary forms
• Notify the QIDP of client or team member concerns
• Inform the QIDP of any constructive suggestions as well as improvements
• Create and assure a chore chart for the team members is being implemented and completed each shift
• Create weekly menus and activities schedule. Ensure the scheduled meal/activity is communicated to the appropriate team members, and that each client in the home has adequate groceries and household items.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, including one year of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards, agency policies, and funding source requirements related to the care of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse interdisciplinary team.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Must pass a criminal background check and drug screening.