Day Program Lead Staff - Chrysalis

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Day Program Lead Staff will assist the Manager as they oversee the day-to-day operation of the Chrysalis Day Program by supervising, instructing, modeling and assisting Direct Support Professionals in providing direct services to the people of Chrysalis.  The Lead Staff will help coordinate the development and implementation of Person Centered Plans and plan activities accordingly.  They will ensure people's medical, financial and recreational needs are met.  Lead Staff will also help ensure appropriate staff ratios and training are being fulfilled. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

18 years of age or older and a high school diploma or GED.  Capable of communicating well in both verbal and written form.  Demonstrated supervisory skills, ability to prioritize work, and able to complete all assigned program documentation accurately and within the allotted time frames.  Have good judgment and able to handle crisis situation.  Have good public relations skills in working with a variety of outside professional and state employees.  Need to have a flexible schedule to accommodate client office needs.  Able to understand and manage personnel issues and deal with staff in a positive manner.

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS:

• ·Experience and or equivalent education in working with handicapped individuals.
• ·Knowledge of person centered plans and ability to develop and write effective goals.
• ·Understanding of DSPD policies.
• ·Have good judgment and able to handle crisis situations.
• ·Have good general writing skills and can articulate oneself on a variety of issues.
• ·Able to understand and manage personnel issues and deal with staff in a positive manner.
• ·Attend manager's meeting.
• ·Computer skills.
• ·Have good public relations skills in working with a variety of medical, professional and state employees.
• ·Need to have a flexible schedule to accommodate people's needs.

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