Title: Mobile Work Crew Team Leader

Reports to: Department Supervisor or designated personnel

Division of Operation: Mobile Work Crew

Work Schedule: Hours highly variable and subject to business needs. Mon – Sat varies between 8:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

General Description

Train individuals with developmental, mental and/or physical disabilities and/or other special needs to improve outcomes in competitive integrated employment for individuals. These outcomes will be accomplished through education and training that promotes community inclusion, increased productivity, greater self-reliance, economic self-sufficiency, and growth in one’s self-esteem. Team Leaders are required to work along with the Trainee, and complete jobs when necessary.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide training according to trainee’s Individual Plan of Service or Individual Education Plan
• Provide feedback, positive reinforcement, and other strategic interventions to guide and direct trainees
• Provide general supervision to trainee’s during attendance at Lapeer Team Work and community-based work sites
• Onsite liaison with community-based employers, to resolve job-related concerns
• 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
• Monitor and provide training, as needed, regarding quality control of work
• Must be able to exchange accurate written and verbal information
• Support a positive attitude and support the employment environment.

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 20 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.