Full time positions to assist individuals with disabilities in group homes with activities in daily living, including personal care and accompanying out to community events. Must be able to foster an encouraging environment and work with individuals on skills of daily living which is not limited to cooking, cleaning, laundry and budgeting. Must be able to work rotating 2^nd shift/overnight and every other weekend schedule. Will be required to have the ability to lift 50 lbs. HS Diploma or GED required. Must have valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable transportation. 
Typical 2 week rotating schedule: 
Week 1 
Monday 4:00p.m. – 8:30a.m.
Tuesday 4:00p.m. – 8:30a.m.
Wednesday OFF
Thursday OFF
Friday 4:00p.m. THROUGH Monday 8:30a.m. 
Week 2 
Monday OFF
Tuesday OFF
Wednesday 4:00p.m. – 8:30a.m.
Thursday 4:00p.m. – 8:30a.m.
Friday – OFF
Saturday – OFF
Sunday – OFF

Status:   Non-Exempt
Title: Group Home Lead
Responsible to: Group Home Supervisor 

Objective: To provide supervision, instruction and guidance as needed to participants in Group Homes to provide for household management and to complete required documentation of services.
Duties:

Treat participants/residents with dignity and respect.
Serves in the role of Lead Staff to participants.
Ensures compliance with Department of Inspections and Appeals regulations.
Provides supportive encouragement to individual on a personal basis either in a one-on-one or small group situation and gives instructions, advice and assistance on personal problems.
Ensures that meals are planned, prepared, and served within the home with maximum participant involvement.
Responsible for keeping house clean and inspection ready at Group Homes and completing work on the grounds as needed.  
Assists individuals in all aspects of maintaining their homes in a clean and sanitary manner.
Responsible for monitoring medication ordering, taking, and completing required documentation.
Responsible for creating environment conducive to group interaction and personal development.
Serves as a situational counselor in assignment dealing with individuals with intellectual disabilities. As assigned provides supportive services to participants in matters regarding orientation to the community
Helps individuals cultivate appropriate social, behavioral, personal care, and interpersonal skills and attitudes useful in everyday community living and adjustment.
Assists participants to plan and carry out recreational activities and participates or given instruction and assistance as needed; supervises group trips and social functions; assists individuals on shopping trips.
Implements individual plans, including necessary, accurate documentation. (i.e. daily documentation, monthly financial reports, and money envelopes.).
Responsible for assisting participants in budgeting and other types of money management and completing all required documentation in regards to monetary transactions.
Responsible for safe transportation with personal vehicles and/or agency vehicles. 
Confers with Program Supervisors and other staff regarding special problems; participants in group interaction and other group sessions as a member of the treatment team.
Supports individuals in taking and ordering medications including monitoring and completing documentation as required by individuals and specific programs.
Provides for security and safety within area of responsibility.
Serves in a managerial role as the “staff person in charge” when assigned as the primary staff on duty in a group home. Responsible for the health, welfare and safety of participants.
Notifies supervisor immediately when initial, specific training is needed prior to working an assignment.
Reports contacts with outside agencies/individuals immediately to supervisor.
Attends training as assigned.
Responsible for working weekends and holidays.
Follows HIPAA and confidentiality policies.
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of the organization, functions, policies, rules and philosophy of community residential services and the Handicapped Development Center
Ability to secure the confidence, respect and cooperation of the participants and families and exercise tact, initiative and good judgment in dealing with them
Ability to anticipate problems and to cope quickly and decisively with unexpected situations and behavior
Good perception and mental alertness
Ability to keep timely and accurate documentation of services and expenditures
Ability to carry/escort individuals in excess of 50 pounds and utilize positive behavioral support techniques during behavior problems
Ability to report accurately on conditions
Ability to lift from floor/carry/transfer individuals and adaptive equipment in excess of 50 pounds
Possesses a current and valid driver’s license and maintains a good driving record. Must not be denied coverage by the Handicapped Development Center’s insurance carrier
Ability to meet employment requirements (i.e. health screening, Driving Record, TB test)
Ability to successfully complete medication manager class
Possesses valid car insurance
Ability to use basic computer programs to complete electronic documentation and perform basic functions related to computer use. (i.e. keyboarding, email, data entry)
Ability to understand and follow the policies and procedures of HDC

Training and Experience:

Graduate from high school or GED
Denotes essential functions of the position.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so employed.

Revised:    7/20