Direct Support Staff/Team Leader

Team Leader

Position Summary:

The Team Leader is responsible for supporting adults who have intellectual/developmental disabilities with vocational, life enrichment, and recreational activities in a variety of environments. This position may include duties related to any/all of the following:

• Job coaching
• Life enrichment and recreational activities on site and in the community
• Supporting UCP program initiatives to assist individuals in preparing for and/or attaining competitive employment.

The Team Leader provides support in a caring and professional manner by maintaining appropriate boundaries and providing a safe, consistent, and positive environment. Dedication, commitment, and good attendance are essential to success in this role.

Essential Functions:

Some duties of a Team Leader may include, but are not limited to:

- Providing direction and general supervision of Team Members

- Acting as a role model by demonstrating appropriate workplace behavior and actively participating in UCP programs and activities

- Providing and maintaining a healthy, safe, and positive learning/work environment

- Using creative techniques to teach specific job skills to Team Members and working alongside Team Members as needed to support them in their roles and responsibilities

- Assisting Team Members with carrying out the steps of habilitation training plans

- Facilitating enrichment, recreational, and life skill activities both on site and out in the community

- Assisting Team Members in completing required paperwork

- Successfully managing challenging behavioral issues in compliance with company policies and industry best practices

- Assisting Team Members in maintaining appropriate workplace hygiene, which may include assisting individuals in the restroom, etc.

- Settling minor disputes among Team Members, maintaining communication with supervisors, and acting as a liaison between Team Members and UCP management and administrative staff as needed.

- Completing required documentation in a professional and timely manner

- Following all organizational policies, procedures, and safety guidelines at all times

- Creating and maintaining professional working relationships with all persons receiving services, guardians, service providers, fellow staff, supervisors, community partners, and all other stakeholders

- Attend and actively participate in all required meetings/trainings

Required Qualifications

- Must be 18 years of age with a valid photo ID and proof of eligibility to work in the United States

- Must have High School Diploma or equivalent

- Must have reliable method of travel to work site

- Must demonstrate a desire to work with people with disabilities, and a willingness to learn. Experience working with people with disabilities preferred

- Must have the ability to lift objects weighing 25 –75 pounds, with assistance, with or without reasonable accommodations

- Ability to be punctual and maintain regular attendance.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Current, valid Driver’s License and clean DMV record strongly preferred (Most Team Leader positions will require driving company and/or personal vehicles – exceptions must be approved prior to an offer of employment and will be made based on the needs of the organization)

- Possession of a safe, registered and insured vehicle preferred (UCP provides mileage reimbursement for any approved, work-related travel in an employee’s personal vehicle)

Responsible To:Director of Programs, Assistant Director of Programs, Site Supervisors, Human Resources, and the CEO of United Cerebral Palsy of Nevada

Reports To:

Site Supervisor, Assistant Site Supervisor, and Director of Programs

Classification and Required Conditions of Employment

- Part-Time; Non-Exempt

- Starting Pay: $15.00 per hour

- Shift hours are typically Monday – Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

- FBI Criminal Background Check (A list of disqualifying convictions is available upon request. Paid for by UCP)

- CPR/First Aid Certified (or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment. Paid for by UCP)

- Please be prepared to provide at least three references, two of which should be professional references

Benefits Offered:

- Paid Time Off

- Teladoc

- Paid Birthday Off and (9) Paid Holidays

- 401k with up to 4% matching after 1 year

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Please answer yes or no. Do you understand that if hired, you will have to submit to a state and federal background check and that some convictions may disqualify you from employment with UCP?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• caregiving/job coaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Elko, NV 89801 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15