Site Lead

Position Summary (this section is the brief overview of the position; this is not all of the duties of the position)

The Site Lead assumes a leadership role within the programs they are responsible for managing operations of the assigned programs while leading the shifts. The Site Lead will ensure all daily activities pertinent to the assigned programs including proper staffing, cleaning the environment, individual hygiene support, engagement in recreational and educational activities, and the completion of all documentation and communications needed to support each individual's desired outcome of treatment.

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Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to the Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)
• Assist with training of Lead Direct Support Professionals
• Assist with interviewing of Direct Support Professionals
• Ensure overall environment is available to individuals in our care (environment is safe without hazard of injury and individuals' rights are respected);
• Complete daily cleaning, housekeeping and restocking supplies during each shift to include proper documentation for all work completed;
• Ensures the Structured Program Schedule is followed
• Collaborate and coordinate with other departments as needed for the treatment of individuals to include assisting with medical appointments, admissions and discharges to the program.
• Document all attempts for individual participation in daily activities, to include but not limited to 15-minute accountabilities, daily shift notes and General Event Reporting
• Responsible for reporting all shift activities and individual health status summary to the incoming staff prior to shift change
• Ensure proper staff coverage ratio is in place
• Ensure medications are ordered as need.
• Attend all mandatory team/program meetings;
• Resolve/repair all damaged or non-functioning company property. If unable to resolve/repair, complete and submit a Maintenance Work Request
• Actively engage in positive, intermittent communication with guardian(s), family, employees, and referents by telephone and/or face-to-face when required
• Follow the required order of notification and immediately report any event of suspected, witnessed or reported abuse, neglect, exploitation, or misappropriation. Participate in all stages of an investigation pertaining to alleged/suspected abuse and comply with all external investigations or inspections.
• Cooperate with the licensee and Department of Human Services staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation; and
• Assist with scheduled appointments
• Assist with medication passing and documentation
• Ensure MARS are completed accurately
• Complete additional duties as assigned. |

Physical Requirements
Basic Qualifications (This section is to outline the required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities needed for the position)
Education, Work Experience, Technical Skills, Certifications or Credentials, Other Skills

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 1 year supervisory experience or have demonstrated leadership ability: the ability to integrate the vision of the organization with all supportive services and personnel. | | Preferred Qualifications (this section is to outline the "nice to have" knowledge/skills) | | |
• bachelor's degree (preferred) | |