GROUP LEAD

Description

The Group Living Lead is responsible for overall operations at the assigned department which includes performing duties in the areas of administration, operations, and programming. In addition, they must carry out various administrative duties for the home. The Group Living Lead works as a team member with Direct Support Professionals to create a home environment that facilitates individual learning and independence while enhancing each individual’s dignity.

LOGAN Community Resources is our full name but who are we? LOGAN is a non-profit organization with community impact in Michiana.

What does LOGAN and why do we exist? LOGAN supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities so that they and their families may achieve their desired quality of life.

What does LOGAN aspire to be? LOGAN envisions a community in which every individual, regardless of obstacles or challenges, is able to reach their full potential.

How do LOGAN employees do their jobs every day? LOGAN employees are dedicated to performing their duties with respect, kindness, honesty, loyalty, and quality in mind for LOGAN’s clients, staff, and the agency.

LOGAN offers a robust benefits package, which includes:

• Accru Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Rx Help Prescription Cost Assistance Program
• 403(B) Traditional and ROTH retirement plans – Company match of up to 3% after 1 year of service
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Long-term disability and Reliance Standard Supplemental Insurance Plans (Short-term disability, critical illness, acceded, accidental death & dismemberment)
• $15,000 company paid life insurance
• Full time employees eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee-Referral incentive for qualifying positions

• Coordinates the initial and ongoing training of Direct Support Professionals.
• Monitors the performance of direct reports and assures prompt disciplinary action, re-training, recognition, etc. as appropriate.
• Provides ongoing support and communication to staff.
• Conducts regular staff meetings.
• Assures the completion of performance evaluations, both introductory and annual.
• Assists in scheduling staff to assure proper coverage on all shifts within the approved staffing limits.
• Approves time sheets and paid leave for direct reports.
• Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the home.
• Monitors the maintenance needs of the home and vehicle if applicable and completes Sys-aids as necessary.
• Assures completion of emergency evacuation drills to meet ISDH guidelines
• Administers the home’s petty cash funds.
• Coordinates purchasing of supplies and groceries for the home and manages credit card use, within established budgetary constraints for the department.
• Monitors the census of the home.
• Assures the documentation of laundry hours for the home.
• Assures compliance with all licensing, regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Participates as a member of each individual support team and attends Annual and Semi-Annual meetings.
• Monitors the completion of all ACCEL documentation pertaining to goals and objectives.
• Monitors implementation of Individual Support Plans and Behavior Support Plans.
• Monitors the implementation of each individual’s daily schedule.
• Works with day program to resolve day to day issues of individuals.
• Assures appropriate documentation of Program Plans.
• Assists the Program Manager in completion of annual assessments.
• In cooperation with the nurse monitors the health care needs of each individual.
• Monitors individual’s diets and monitors implementation of menus.
• Monitors medication supply and assures supply is adequate and medications are being administered as required.
• Monitors the financial needs of each individual and assures needs are met.
• May be required to work in a direct support capacity as necessary

• Provides a positive environment for individuals served that allows for learning and enjoyment of activities.
• Completes all doctor appointments and assures all doctor appointments to assure ISDH requirements are being met.
• Provides day coverage when…