What are the responsibilities and job description for the Team Leader position at John F Murphy Homes, Inc. / JFMH?
Summary Statement:
The program's goal is to offer individuals with developmental disabilities a safe, supportive environment where they can enhance their life skills and make choices that improve their quality of life. Many individuals also have physical, psychiatric, or medical needs that require ongoing evaluation and care. This role is a senior direct care position, focused on supporting the people served and assisting the Administrator by providing leadership to the team. The Team Leader oversees various tasks, such as assisting with daily care, health monitoring, transportation, and planning services. The position requires strong organizational skills, flexibility, and the ability to prioritize tasks.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work Ethic: Maintain confidentiality and foster positive relationships with staff, residents, families, and others. Actively support organizational goals and objectives.
- Interaction Skills: Communicate clearly and respectfully with residents, staff, and external contacts. Adapt communication style to meet each individual's needs and ensure respectful, inclusive interactions.
- Organization: Prioritize tasks for efficiency, including report preparation, scheduling, data collection, and maintaining records.
- Nutrition: Ensure proper nutritional care, including overseeing meal plans and training staff to handle dietary needs and meal preparation.
- Habilitation: Assist in developing and implementing habilitation plans and support programs to meet the needs of residents.
- Environment: Maintain cleanliness, safety, and compliance with regulations, including managing property, equipment, and sanitation.
- Health & Safety: Implement safety procedures and support an ongoing safety program that complies with safety regulations.
- Financial: Assist with budgeting, payroll processing, and financial reporting, ensuring proper management of finances for the program.
- Teamwork: Foster teamwork, guide staff in their responsibilities, and encourage cooperation for improved performance.
- Training: Ensure staff are properly trained in orientation, in-service, and on-the-job learning, including knowledge of state regulations and agency procedures.
- Compliance: Assist the Administrator with ensuring compliance with agency policies and applicable laws, including maintaining documentation and records.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records, including policies, meeting minutes, medical files, and reports.
- Driving & Vehicle Use: Maintain a good driving record and a reliable vehicle for transportation. Ensure staff are trained in safe driving practices.
- Scheduling: Develop employee schedules to meet program needs while promoting team cohesion and staff retention.
- Support for Other Positions: Provide support by filling in for staff as needed due to absences or emergencies.
- Other: Participate in committees or projects as requested and take on other duties as needed.
Qualifications:
Education/Experience: At least two years of direct care experience with individuals with developmental disabilities. Supervisory experience is preferred. Proficiency with computer software, including Microsoft Office, is a plus.
Skills/Abilities: Ability to type and familiarity with social work terminology and relevant agencies (e.g., DHS, DMR).
Physical Demands: Must be able to assist in lifting and / or restraining using approved techniques and procedures.
Other: Valid Maine driver’s license with a good driving record.
Education
Preferred- General Educational Development or better
- High School Diploma or better
