Team Lead, Sterling- Group Home

LSSI is hiring a full-time Team Lead, Monday through Friday. Responsible for assisting in the supervision and management of residential programs as well as providing direct care, specialized treatment and assistance to individuals in a residential program in accordance with the individuals’ plans and in accordance with Client Centered Plans.

Benefits and Perks: 

LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages: 

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Salary $21-$24/Hourly.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions:

• Maintain staffing requirements, including creating staff schedule and covering schedule when needed.
• Participate in the development and implementation of Client’s Center Plan for clients as well as facilitate the integration of all services related to the requirements.
• Lead, train, assign responsibilities, and coordinate activities of staff.
• Ensure the completion of all necessary reports and other documentation is done accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure scheduled safety drills are completed, and all required documentation of the drills is completed and submitted.
• Provide direction and initiate communication with necessary personnel.
• Ensure the living environment is kept clean and safe, completing special duties as assigned.
• Provide residents with direct care assistance as identified or required.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.

Position Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• DSP eligible, CPR, First Aide Certification.
• Two (2) to three (3) year’s experience in a related field preferred.
• Experience in a leadership/supervisory role preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organization and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software)
• Background check clearance required.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.