Team Supervisor - Float (North/South)

Float-Team Supervisor/Health Coordinator

A Float Team Supervisor/Health Coordinator is a critical team member in the Community Living Department. Their primary responsibilities include being familiar with LU's standard on the day to day functions to successfully managing the operation of an ISL and/or Group Home setting, providing ongoing training and support to new Team Supervisors and working closely with the Intake Team to coordinate the staffing needs for new individuals served moving into the Community Living Department. The location and/or individuals served assigned to the Float Team Supervisor/Health Coordinator will fluctuate and is based on the needs of the department. However, the Float Team Supervisor/Health Coordinator will be responsible for covering any TS/HC vacancies and maintaining and/or improving the day to day operations of the home until a new Team Supervisor and/or Team Supervisor/Health Coordinator is hired and trained to ensure a smooth transition.

Basic Functions and General Responsibilities:

• Quality: Ensure exceptional quality. Responsible for ensuring the Community Living Department functions with the highest quality standards. Establish and maintain professional working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Growth: Lead program growth, expansion, and improved efficiencies. Meet strategic planning goals, objectives, and outcome measures for the caseload under their supervision.
• Financial Strength: Makes strong financial decisions. Exhibits strong skills when advocating for new team members to reduce or eliminate overtime at locations assigned to.
• Team Building & Supervision: Ensure all programs are adequately staffed and all team members are well trained and supported in their position. Provider 24-hour on-call support to new Team Supervisor and or Direct Support Professional(s) to assist with addressing individual and staffing emergencies.
• Communication: Foster strong communication within and between all programs and the overall organization. Establish and maintain close working relationship with all stakeholders, including families/guardians, funders, and referral agencies, and solicit regular feedback for quality improvement.

Organizational Responsibilities: Demonstrate Life Unlimited's Core Values in daily work. Protects the rights of all individuals: Is knowledgeable about the rights of people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Respects and advocates for the capabilities, dignity and rights of each individual and files report of any human rights violation immediately. Understands that all forms of abuse, neglect, and exploitation are unacceptable. Reports any observation or suspicion of abuse or neglect to a member of administration.

Physical Expectations: This position requires extended periods of walking and standing with some periods of sitting, which is dependent up the needs and activities of the individuals supported. It may require light to heavy lifting, up to 50 pounds independently, and occasional stooping, kneeling, bending, and/or climbing stairs depending on the needs of the individuals supported. The position will require occasional physical intervention if confronted by a person displaying combative or potentially dangerous behavior. Driving an agency or personal vehicle is a part of community integration for the individuals we support.

Working Conditions: Office/home environment with noises from appliances, telephones, and occasional small machinery (lawn mower, etc.). May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and/or infectious diseases. Occasionally, prolonged hours or unusual chores to meet the unexpected needs of the individuals (i.e. medical and/or behavioral).

Qualifications: Must have a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED). Must have at least three (3) years of successful employment in a work environment similar to that described in this job description with one (1) year being in a supervisory position. Must possess good communication skills both orally and in written form. Must have ability to use computer and other electronic equipment. Must have a desire to manage a team of staff supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and advocate for them in any possible way. Must possess self-motivation, initiative and independence to work without direct supervision. Must be flexible, reliable and dependable. Must have the ability to plan and prioritize meeting deadlines. Must be able to manage and embrace change, look for ways to improve own performance and accept feedback. Must obtain and maintain training and certification in all required areas such as Abuse/Neglect, CPR, First Aid, Level 1 Medication Administration, Positive Behavior Supports, MANDT Technical Skills and Crisis Intervention. Must have a reliable personal vehicle for transporting individuals served. Must have or obtain (during team member orientation) a valid Class E driver's license - must carry minimum coverage applicable by law for auto insurance Equal Opportunity Employer