Group Home Team Leader for Buttonwoods

GROUP HOME TEAM LEADER

RESIDENTIAL - WEST BAY

FULL TIME - NON EXEMPT

General Summary: Responsible for the day to day supervision and coordination of the treatment team in the group home. Monitor individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans. Provide direct services as assigned.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide coordination and linkage of services, advocacy and direct care as needed to individuals and/or family for the purpose of overall life management.
• Work with Program Manager to ensure compliance with BHDDH & CARF regulations.
• Schedule, attend and participate in mandated Thrive and team meetings.
• Facilitate and monitor effective delivery of services to identified program.
• Conduct supervisory spot checks of all mandated documentation to ensure compliance.
• Complete monthly reports in accordance with Thrive policies.
• Provide new staff with program orientation and ongoing professional development and training.
• Provide support and training to staff's assigned caseload.
• Provide medication monitoring and support.
• Ensure scheduling of program staff meets BHDDH regulations.
• Ensure group home is operating smoothly.
• Support symptom identification and management through identifying symptoms of decompensating, identifying coping strategies and resources to deal with symptoms of mental illness, and educating members regarding their diagnosis and symptoms.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Attend all agency/department required training and meetings within the prescribed period.
• Attend all Safety Training programs and be able to describe his/her responsibilities related to the general safety, department safety, and specific job-related hazards and responsibilities.
• Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all clients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
• Embrace Thrive's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission Statement and Definitions.
• Present a neat appearance in proper attire and identification as required by the position, department and agency policies and procedures.
• Work the hours and/or shifts assigned, and begin and end on time.
• Recognizing program can not be left unattended due to unseen circumstance.
• Carry and enliven a positive Thrive image consistent with the Thrive's Guiding Principles and professional code of ethics.
• Function, as member of a team, i.e., be a "Team Player".

Education, Experience and Competencies:

• Bachelor's Degree in the Human Service field or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Minimum (2) year experience in Human Service field working with clients with disabilities preferred.
• Experience or training in related state and federal assistance programs also preferred.
• Basic computer literacy skills are necessary

Certifications, Licenses Requirements:

• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance which meets Rhode Island minimum standards required, or the ability to obtain necessary transportation in order to perform the responsibilities/tasks of the job.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities in meeting the expectations of the position.

EEO/VET/LGBTQ+ Employer

Reports To:

GROUP HOME TEAM LEADER reports directly to (Supervisor/Managers Position) and will be supervised according to Thrive Behavioral Health Supervision Policy.