Residential Lead Staff

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain individuals' health
• Assist in developing, implementing, and reporting on the Person Center Plans
• Oversees Behavior Plans and Supervision Guidelines to ensure they are followed
• Plan weekly menus for proper nutrition
• Assist individuals in making appropriate purchases at the grocery store
• Teach individuals basic finance skills
• Keep all house supplies in stock

Minimum Qualifications

• 18 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
• Able to prioritize work
• Able to complete all assigned program documentation accurately and within the allotted time frames
• Good judgment and able to handle crisis situations
• Good public relations skills in working with a variety of outside professional and state employees
• Able to effectively manage personnel and program issues
• Flexible schedule to accommodate client office needs

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
• 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
• Computer skills
• Able to conduct job coach meetings and attend manager meetings
• Good public relations skills in working with a variety of employers
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively