What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mobile Work Crew Team Leader position at Lapeer Team Work Inc?
Title: Mobile Work Crew Team Leader
Reports to: Department Supervisor or designated personnel
Division of Operation: Mobile Work Crew
Work Schedule: Hours highly variable and subject to business needs. Mon – Sat varies between 8:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
General Description
Train individuals with developmental, mental and/or physical disabilities and/or other special needs to improve outcomes in competitive integrated employment for individuals. These outcomes will be accomplished through education and training that promotes community inclusion, increased productivity, greater self-reliance, economic self-sufficiency, and growth in one’s self-esteem. Team Leaders are required to work along with the Trainee, and complete jobs when necessary.
Essential Responsibilities
- Provide training according to trainee’s Individual Plan of Service or Individual Education Plan
- Provide feedback, positive reinforcement, and other strategic interventions to guide and direct trainees
- Provide general supervision to trainee’s during attendance at Lapeer Team Work and community-based work sites
- Onsite liaison with community-based employers, to resolve job-related concerns
- Complete Progress notes, Incident reports, Time sheets and collect data relative to trainee’s program plans and submit at appropriate staff meetings.
- Assist in identifying goals and objectives for trainee’s program plans.
- Review files on trainee on an annual basis, and as a new trainee begins program
- Monitor and provide training, as needed, regarding quality control of work
- Must be able to exchange accurate written and verbal information
- Support a positive attitude and support the employment environment.
Nonessential Responsibilities
- Attend in-services, conferences, staff meetings, and other training as scheduled
- Assist the agency with fundraising efforts, community awareness activities, and participate in community events as necessary or assigned
Requirements
During initial employment, the following is mandatory:
- Submit to background check at orientation and annually thereafter
- Must obtain Recipient Rights Training within 30 days of hire
- Must obtain CPR/First Aid Training Certification within 90 days of hire
- Obtain and keep current any other trainings deemed required by other governing agencies or the Executive Director
- Must obtain appropriate Public Passengers Chauffeurs License or CDL certification (established at hire) to drive 15 passenger vans to works sites throughout Lapeer and surrounding counties
Physical Requirements
- Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 20 pounds
- While performing duties of this position, the individual is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, kneel.
- Individual must possess fine and gross motor skills and may frequently reach above shoulder level, and push/pull objects
Qualifications
- Special training or experience with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred
- Experience with behavioral health issues.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must have a driving record in good standing and acceptable for company insurance requirements
Other Skills/ Abilities
- Ability to read, write, perform calculations, utilize a computer, analyze, and interpret documents
- Must possess the ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries and complaints, define problems, collect data, and establish facts and draw conclusions
- Must be able to lead, guide, and collaborate with others to promote a supportive work environment through clearly articulated instruction, constructive feedback, and encouragement
The Executive Director reserves the right to require attendance at training sessions outside of regular work hours/days. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
This is not intended to be a contract and may be changed and/or updated when necessary. Your signature indicates that you read this Job Description and understand the essential function and minimum qualifications of the job.