Adult Day Services Team Lead

Adult Day Services Team Lead Easterseals Redwood Fort Mitchell, KY Job Details Full-time $17.50

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00 an hour 17 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Food provided Qualifications Space allocation CPR Certification Operations management Working with individuals with disabilities Volunteer management BLS Certification Staff scheduling First aid Research Mid-level Assisting with ADLs Medical emergency response High school diploma or GED Team development First Aid Certification Team management Psychology Direct support Conflict management Mentoring Human Services Computer skills Social Work Special Education Care plans Delegation Adult learning Communication skills Staffing management Adult education Patient personal care assistance Overseeing training Staff development Performance evaluation Full Job Description Adult Day Services Team Lead

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• Time Who is Easterseals Redwood? At Easterseals Redwood, we believe in the power of purpose and the power of work . We empower children and adults with disabilities, military veterans, and people facing disadvantages in our region to live full and meaningful lives. Our programs are designed to meet individuals where they are
• to enrich education, expand employment, enhance health, and elevate our communities.

By 2030, 10,000 people each year will say Easterseals Redwood makes their lives better. As one of the largest human service providers in the region, our team members won't rest until every one of us is valued, respected, and accepted .

Our Valus:

Believe in people, Joy, Inclusion, Curiosity, Impact, and Courage Why join Easterseals Redwood as an

Adult Day Services Team Lead :

Starting at $17.50/hour commensurate with experience and education PTO and Extended Illness Time Health Insurance options 401 K Retirement Plan with a company match Dental and Vision Insurance options Disability Insurance options Education and Professional Development Assistance Free daily lunch (Kentucky campus) Humana Employee Assistance Plan 10 Paid holidays

Growth Opportunities Position Summary :

This position is oversight of a life skill area/staff supervision and adult training/mentoring and personal care.

Job Responsibilities:

Leads the delivery of best-practice services in a Life Skill program through planning, scheduling, and staff supervision. Plans, provides, and documents: Programs to support life-long learning, social interaction, purposeful activity, and leisure experiences, including daily activities that support adult learning objectives. Daily care services to address basic life needs, including physical handling of adults for wheelchair transfers, positioning, personal hygiene, toileting, dressing, emergency response, and other such tasks depending on the ability of the adults Leads are responsible for the daily operations of their assigned program room and will be held accountable for ensuring that all staff are properly trained and complete the necessary job duties. When necessary Leads will complete progressive discipline with the assistance of the Program Manager. Serves in a dual role to provide direction and supervision for DSPs while sharing all duties related to mentoring, training, and caring for adults in the assigned life skill area. Researches age-appropriate curriculum activities and supports DSPs in the activity planning process. Leads efforts to create age-appropriate learning centers and room arrangements to support adult learning needs. Assures that adult mentors implement planned daily activities across the program day. Orients, trains, and mentors DSPs through instruction/modeling of appropriate techniques. Assigns tasks. Completes staffing schedule for breaks and vacations to assure effective daily operations. Prepares schedules for personal care, community outings, and program activities. Implements and manages operational changes in the assigned life skill area to comply with revised regulations. Reports staff disciplinary issues that need attention to the assistant director/assigned supervisor or to the division director. Provides input to the program manager/director for staff performance evaluations. Directs the work of volunteers assigned to the classroom. Provides oversight for the accurate and timely completion of all required documentation by DSPs, including attendance records, individualized goals, service notes, reports for the family, incident reports, and food forms. Leads team meetings. Attends meetings as assigned. Reviews all service plans in order to assure appropriate implementation. Distributes plan information to relevant parties. Performs other duties as assigned. Provides and documents programs to support life-long learning, social interaction, purposeful activity, and leisure experiences, including daily activities that support adult learning objectives. Demonstrates knowledge of assigned adult's condition. Reads individual files. Reviews assessments, individualized objectives, and performance data. Identifies preferences, means of participation, method of problem-solving, and proficiency of adults in performing various tasks. Plans and provides active learning programs for individuals/small groups to support the development of new skills and achievement of learning objectives. Uses an integrated teaching approach that embeds opportunities to improve social, communication, cognitive, and motor skills (developmental functions) during practical life activities and routines. Expands the range of experience for adults through opportunities for full/partial participation in activities/daily routines. Uses appropriate prompting techniques to foster increased independence for functional tasks. Adapts learning activities to support diverse abilities and learning styles. Provides assistance (supports participation), and offers/respects choices. Engages adults in appropriate physical activity to build strength, endurance, and range of motion. Follows the daily training schedule. Shapes the development of appropriate behavior and social interaction skills by encouraging communication with others, modeling positive social skills, redirecting, and purposefully mentoring the development of personal and social responsibility. Teaches and models conflict resolution and assertiveness. Guides adults in applying concepts in interactions with others. Implements behavior management programs as directed. Provides opportunities for service learning, reflection, and active engagement in community life to support community connectedness. Supports the development of initiative by providing opportunities for adults to plan/select activities, choose responsible alternatives, problem solve, make decisions, and participate as part of a team. Monitors the constructive use of the adult's time. Sets up and helps adults use assistive/adaptive and computer technology for structured or independent learning and to perform functional tasks. Assists in establishing adult objectives and preparing information for the Support Plan/Plan of Care meetings. Attends meetings as assigned. Prepares and completes required documentation including attendance records, individualized goals, service notes, reports for the family, incident reports, food service forms, etc. with accuracy and in a timely manner. Provides assistance with special functions/activities for adult programs.

Education/Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent. Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred College coursework or degree in vocational rehabilitation, special education, psychology, social work, human services, or related field preferred. CPR/First Aid Certificate preferred If you're someone that is passionate about making a difference and would like the opportunity to do just that every day, a career at Easterseals Redwood may be for you. We are currently hiring and encouraging anyone interested in becoming part of an organization with a mission-driven, relationship-focused, joy-filled culture to apply. We are a drug-free workplace.