If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Regular Full-Time Des Moines, IA, US 3 days ago Requisition ID: 1334 SUMMARY OF POSITION Mainstream Living provides services designed to enhance opportunities, create success and fulfill dreams. The purpose of the ATL position is to provide services and supports in community residential settings to persons with intellectual disabilities and brain injuries. This position is a professional position which provides assistance and support to Team Leader through a combination of direct support services to members, assisting with oversight of Direct Support Professional (DSP) and completion of administrative tasks. All personnel are expected to promote a safe and welcoming environment that inspires hope and supports members with their individual goals and aspirations. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS Education : High School Diploma or Equivalency/HiSet/GED Experience : Human Service Experience is strongly preferred. Driving : This position requires possession of valid Driver’s License, legal driving privileges and ability in the State of Iowa and qualification with Mainstream Living’s underwriter as an insurable driver. Computer : Basic data entry skills required. Familiarity with WORD, Google Docs, Excel is preferred. Post hire : Must demonstrate competencies to complete internal training, including training to pass medication. General : All employees must work diligently to incorporate the spirit and intent of the agency mission, vision and values. This includes respectful communication to all others at all times. Employees must be able to establish a rapport and develop positive relationships with others while conducting themselves in line with the Agency Code of Ethics. Employees must also demonstrate consistent professional conduct and establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with others; take accountability for own work while demonstrating a willingness to accept responsibility and offer constructive recommendations; demonstrate dependability and flexibility when shift times or duties of the day change; apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form; and ensure that the best interest of the members are a top priority at all times. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Participate in interviewing, welcoming, onboarding and initial training of new employees as assigned. Assist in ongoing training relevant to program or member‑specific needs. Proactively train fill‑in or PRN staff so that a back up list can be developed. Work with the existing staff team to brainstorm coverage, shift switches or tweaking shift hours to help with absence coverage and reduce overtime. Communicate difficulties with schedule and/or shift coverage to the supervisor for assistance, with as much notice as possible. Communicate information regarding status changes, transfer requests, terminations, or leaves to TL and appropriate personnel. Complete and submit Personnel Action forms. Work collaboratively with Human Resources and Team Leader to address open hours. Approve DSP timecards, monitoring for accuracy, overtime reduction and as outlined by policy. Communicate with peers to confirm accuracy of time worked by DSP at sites on other caseloads. Monitor DSP performance when on site. Provide feedback when necessary and communicate observations and issues to the Team Leader. Employ systems to monitor member personal budgets and expenses as outlined by policy; complete banking reconciliation and provide receipts as required. Monitor onsite money count systems for accuracy and completion. Code, approve and submit employee expense reimbursements and agency vehicle mileage. Monitor sites for safety and maintenance needs. Receive and complete maintenance requests and monitor and communicate delays or issues. Complete site visits as assigned. Ensure routine checks, emergency drills, lift reviews etc. are completed and submitted. Monitor vehicle cleanliness, supplies and incidents. Schedule 6 months and non‑routine maintenance checks. Collect/document outcomes and other data as needed. Assist with oversight of DSP staff and assume primary responsibility for the Team Leader caseload in the absence of the Team Leader. Complete member paperwork in a thorough and timely fashion including but not limited to Section 8, camps, food stamps, activities, etc. Provide backup assistance if TL is absent. Other duties as assigned. MEMBER AND DIRECT SERVICE RELATED Monitoring the safety and cleanliness of member living environments; communicating needs or concerns to TL or Maintenance. Monitoring the medical, medication and nutritional needs of members and reporting suggestions or concerns to TL. Assist in the implementation and monitoring of members’ service plan into daily routine by providing direct support, supervision and encouragement according to their established supports and individualized goals. Assist in assessing member skills/needs and interests. Communicate observations and suggestions to TL and the members’ interdisciplinary team as needed. Assist in the development, implementation and documentation of member specific training activities as assigned. Communicate effectively and professionally with guardians, stakeholders and others. Assist in the implementation and monitoring of member behavioral support plans. Assist with member education, forums and meetings. ADHERENCE TO POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Personnel Policies and Policy manuals. Attend and work shifts as scheduled. Adhere to agency Attendance Policies for time off, on‑call and attendance to training/staff meetings. Follow medication and medical policy and procedures to include: administration, record keeping, identification of medication, purpose, therapeutic intent and adverse reactions, and self‑administration of medication. Follow documentation procedures to include accurate, honest and timely completion. Follow health and safety practices per agency policies including participation in emergency procedures, drills, proper infection control, accident/injury prevention, etc. Follow vehicle policies for safe operation of agency vehicles and safe transport of members/others if in driving position. Keep supervisor informed of critical and non‑routine events. Communication is constructive, effective, and timely. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable employees with a disability to perform the essential functions. OSHA CLASSIFICATION This position is considered a Classification I in regard to jobs in which required tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, tissues or potential spills or splashes. Additionally, there is possible exposure to cleaning chemicals. Use of appropriate measures is required for every health care provider. Monday‑Friday 1:00‑9:00 pm with flexibility to adjust to include two weekend shifts per month between Saturday 12:01 am – Sunday 11:59 pm. 40 hours/week #J-18808-Ljbffr