Residential Lead

About the role

Chrysalis is seeking to hire a variable Lead Staff for In-Home Caregiving. Would you like to support individuals with developmental disabilities to lead self-directed, meaningful lives?

Summary of responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the residential program by supervising, instructing, modeling and assisting Residential Support Staff of the particular house.
• Maintain a high level of quality for the program, implement person-centered plans, ensure person's medical, financial, and recreational needs are met and ensure that appropriate staff ratios and staff training are being fulfilled.
• Cordination between the school, various state workers, family, therapist, court and residential placement are vital for a person to be successful.
• Ensure that all Chrysalis positions provide appropriate support for the individuals to help them gain greater independence by making a difference in applying the five Chrysalis Values: Respect, Safety, Fun, Mentoring and Accountability.

Minimum qualifications

• 21 years of age or older
• A high school diploma or GED
• Experience in the disability field
• Capable of communicating well in both verbal and written form
• Demonstrated supervisory skills, ability to prioritize work, and able to complete all assigned program documentation accurately and within the allotted time frames
• Good judgment and able to handle crisis situation
• Good public relations skills in working with a variety of outside professional and state employees
• Able to effectively manage personnel and program issues
• Continually improve the quality and profitability of the program

Desired requirements

• Experience and/or equivalent education in working with handicapped individuals
• Knowledge of person-centered plans and ability to develop and write effective goals
• Experience in supervising employees
• Understanding of DSPD policies
• Good judgment and able to handle crisis situations
• Good general writing skills and can articulate oneself on a variety of issues
• Able to understand and manage personnel issues and deal with staff in a positive manner
• Conduct House meeting and attend Manager meetings
• Computer skills
• Good public relations skills in working with a variety of medical, professional and state employees
• Able to balance financial statements and maintain financial folders
• Must be 21 years of age or older to drive company vehicles
• Able to use vehicle for this job on short notice
• Must have reliable personal transportation
• Must have car insurance, registration, and a valid driver’s license with no more than 2 minor moving violations

Benefits

We offer our full-time employees excellent benefits including health insurance as well as flexibility and a rewarding experience.

Pay

This entry-level position starts at $16.50/hr.

Schedule

We are looking for a flexible schedule to accommodate client office needs.