Assistant Lead Support Professional

Assistant Lead Support Professional

Full Time

Sedalia, MO

Pettis County

The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for Missouri citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities and their families to meet their goals, and experience their best lives while living, working, playing, and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization, we are leaders in excellence, we have a steadfast commitment to solutions, we respect all differences, abilities, and similarities in our employees and clients, and we advocate autonomy!

The Assistant Lead Support Professional in Community Living assists the Lead Support Professional in supporting the CHS mission by providing supervision of the day-to-day activities of Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As the Assistant Lead Support Professional, you will:

Aid individuals by providing physical and emotional support; and maintaining a safe, clean and comfortable living environment through general housekeeping duties (which may include making beds, cooking meal, laundry, care of equipment, etc.)

Empower Individuals by seeking opportunities where Individuals may demonstrate independence; aiding and assisting with skill development in areas of self-help, self-determination, and self-advocacy; and observing, encouraging, and recording Individuals' progress toward established goals

Ensure regulatory compliance by managing the health and regulatory documentation for the team and the Individual(s) served; ensuring required documentation is completed to standard and in a timely fashion within established guidelines; actively facilitating and participating in trainings and meetings; communicating and collaborating with Professional Managers for the health and welfare of the program and the Individual(s) served; participating in a tiered on-call system which includes working outside of regularly scheduled hours to ensure adequate coverage; demonstrating professionalism, reliability, good attendance, and accountability

Integrate Individuals into Community by encouraging and facilitating community connections; assisting in building meaningful relationships with others in their community; and encouraging participation in activities and programs which provide opportunities to spend time constructively and enjoyably

Lead a team of Direct Support Professionals by supervising and training team members; scheduling and supporting team members; administering performance evaluations, and directing performance improvement; reviewing timesheets, and managing time-off requests of team members per policies and procedures, communicating and collaborating with Professional Managers for managing program vacancies; communicating professionally with courtesy and kindness with team members; being a role model for the team, and setting the standard of excellence for their team

Strengthen positive work culture by participating in effective, courteous, and professional communication; showing kindness and patience to Individuals and co-workers; demonstrating respect and responsibility in daily work; and practicing advocacy and encouragement in all aspects of employment

Support the Health of Individuals by communicating with healthcare providers and pharmacies, professional therapy services, and other external agencies for the benefit of the assisting them with personal care and hygiene activities; assisting them with administering medications; and assisting with therapies or other medically related needs.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements

listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to complete the essential duties and

responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform

the essential functions and meet physical requirements.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Accountability

Accurate listening skills

Attention to detail

Compassion and kindness

Courtesy and friendliness

Ethical behavior and decision making

Initiative

Leadership and mentorship skills

Management skills

Organizational skills

Positivity with a collaborative attitude

Professional development skills

Professional and courteous communication

Stress management

Time management with ability to meet documentation

expectations and deadlines

Welcoming attitude

COMPETENCIES

Able to follow directions

Capable of passing required trainings, including (but not limited to) CPR/First Aid. Medication Administration (Med Aide), and Universal Precautions

Able to document electronically in proprietary systems

Comfortable with providing personal care

Computer, and electronic communication literate

Learning-focused

Responsible and reliable

Person-centered

Policy-supportive

Respectful and professional in communications

Team builder

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or equivalent

Some supervisory or management experience, preferred

One year of experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, preferred

REQUIRED MISCELLANEOUS QUALIFICATIONS

Valid driver's license

Reliable, licensed, and insured vehicle

Ability to satisfactorily complete mandatory (paid) trainings to include CPR/First Aid and Level 1 Med-Aide

Must have reliable form of communication

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability and strength to position/lift/transfer greater than 50 lbs. (an adult human being) regularly, including the ability to safely assist an adult human being to the ground to perform CPR

Continuous ability to push and pull 100-125 lbs. of pressure consistently over extended periods as per requirements of performing CPR, as defined by the American Heart Association

Continuous ability to kneel on hard or other surfaces for extended periods, as per requirements of performing CPR

Lift, carry, squat, bend, move, push, or pull, sit, or stand repetitively and for long intermittent periods

Type on a keyboard for extended periods, and view a computer or other electronic screen for intermittent periods

Walk and/or stand for extended periods

Hours and rate of pay are subject to change relative to program and business needs.

BENEFITS: CHS offers best-in-industry benefits. Click here to view our Benefits guide for more details

SHIFTS: Full-Time (40 hrs. per week) Full-Time employees are expected to be scheduled for at least one weekend shift per week. Weekend shifts are considered Friday 11pm through Monday 7am. This position has on-call responsibilities.

EEO STATEMENT

Center for Human Services/Chariton Valley Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This statement applies throughout the life cycle of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at 660-826-4401 ext. 553 or 660-665-1111 ask for HR.

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