Assistant Lead Support Professional

Full-time; Monday-Friday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Sedalia MO

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 developmentaldisabilities.

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 drivers 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 scheduledfor at least one weekend shift per week. Weekend shifts are considered Friday 11pm through Monday 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 ext. 553 or ask for HR.