Residential DSP Team Leader

Loveland Center, Inc.

Helping adults with developmental disabilities live their lives to the fullest.

POSITION : Residential Direct Support Professional Team Leader

REPORTS TO : Area Director or Program Manager

EMPLOYMENT TERM : Full-Time Employment

SUMMARY :

Provide the expertise, knowledge and skill necessary to organize and supervise Loveland Center participants at home, and / or in the community. Additionally, the Residential Team Leader will lead a team of Direct Support Professionals. They will maintain high standards of cleanliness and functionality of physical plant.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• A high school diploma and 2 years of experience working with persons with developmental disabilities. Valid Florida driver’s license.

SKILLS :   Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong computer skills including google and excel. Strong organizational skills; ability to adapt well to last minute changes in scheduling or programming. Communicate changes to the program manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that would normally be met by staff to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of Team Leader, it is regularly required to talk and hear; frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands. The Team Leader is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; as well as stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and may be required to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds (more with the assistance of mobility devices). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that a Direct Support Provider would encounter while performing the essential functions of their jobs. Primarily, a Team Leader is subject to indoor conditions and subject to low to moderate noise levels with periodic disruptions in routine. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. THE RESIDENTIAL DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL TEAM LEADER MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE ASSIGNED BY THE PROGRAM MANAGER, AREA DIRECTOR, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND / OR PRESIDENT / CEO. CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT REMAINS ON AN “AT-WILL” BASIS.

This Job Description does not constitute a written or implied contract and may be changed as the business needs of Loveland Center, Inc. arise.