Title: Team Leader: CLS 

Reports to: Community Living Supports Manager

Division of Operation: Employment Support Services

Work Schedule: Hours highly variable and subject to business needs

General Description

Under the general supervision of Lapeer Team Work’s Executive Director. A primary advocate and coordinator of community services, resources and supports for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities served by Community Living Supports. The CLS manager utilizes person-centered planning approach to assist individuals to live full lives in their communities. Ensure that services remain mission driven while maintaining a superior ethical standard. Must be a initiative-taker, work effectively in a team setting; possess strong written and verbal communication skills, and a passion for serving those from a vulnerable population. The goal is to meet high quality service delivery standards promoting inclusion, opportunities, and independence for service recipients. 

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide services as determined and according to person served person-centered plan 
• Provide feedback, positive reinforcement, and other strategic interventions to guide and direct trainees.
• Provide general supervision to trainee’s during attendance at residence and community-based sites
• Provides direct support to clients as needed 
• Follows Mandated Reporter protocols 
• Complete Progress notes, Incident reports, Time sheets and collect data relative to trainee’s program plans and submit at appropriate staff meetings
• Assist in identifying goals and objectives for trainee’s program plans.
• Review files on trainee on an annual basis, and as a new trainee begins program
• Must be able to exchange accurate written and verbal information
• Attend required department meetings as directed per manager

Nonessential Responsibilities

• Attend in-services, conferences, staff meetings, and other training as scheduled
• Assist the agency with fundraising efforts, community awareness activities, and participate in community events as necessary or assigned

Requirements

During initial employment, the following is mandatory:

• Submit to background check at orientation and annually thereafter
• Must obtain Recipient Rights Training within 30 days of hire
• Must obtain CPR/First Aid Training Certification within 90 days of hire
• Obtain and keep current any other trainings deemed required by other governing agencies or the Executive Director
• Must obtain appropriate Public Passengers Chauffeurs License or CDL certification (established at hire) to drive 15 passenger vans to works sites throughout Lapeer and surrounding counties

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 35 pounds
• While performing duties of this position, the individual is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, kneel.
• Individual must possess fine and gross motor skills and may frequently reach above shoulder level, and push/pull objects

Qualifications

• Special training or experience with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred
• Experience with behavioral health issues.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have a driving record in good standing and acceptable for company insurance requirements

Other Skills/ Abilities

• Ability to read, write, perform calculations, utilize a computer, analyze, and interpret documents
• Must possess the ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries and complaints, define problems, collect data, and establish facts and draw conclusions
• Must be able to lead, guide, and collaborate with others to promote a supportive work environment through clearly articulated instruction, constructive feedback, and encouragement

The Executive Director reserves the right to require attendance at training sessions outside of regular work hours/days. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

This is not intended to be a contract and may be changed and/or updated when necessary. Your signature indicates that you read this Job Description and understand the essential function and minimum qualifications of the job.