Caregiver Lead (Direct Support) - Plano, TX

*Assists in managing house operations, including purchasing and maintaining food and household supplies as specified by individual and program requirements. *Ensures that food and all supply purchasing is maintained within budgetary guidelines. *Monitors the comfort and safety of individuals served while ensuring living environments and program activities are in compliance with consumer principles and organization policies and procedures. *Performs the duties of Direct Support Professional personnel when no other is available to perform the duties. *Prepares financial requests for petty cash, shopping, and maintenance needs; reconciles all expenses and submits receipts according to agency policy. *Completes preventive maintenance reports as scheduled for facilities and vehicles, including monthly fire drills, vehicle reports and pest control statements. *Arranges repairs and maintenance for equipment, appliances and vehicles by contacting appropriate personnel and following through to ensure completion. *Assists in training, supervision and evaluation of direct care personnel. *Advocates for the consumer's inclusion in community life and ensures participation in recreation and leisure activities and also individual consumer's rights. *Develops and maintains positive relationships with consumers, co-workers, families and other agencies. *Assists the Interdisciplinary Team with development of consumer's program plans, including initial, annual and special assessments. *Assists in developing a detailed training method that is individualized according to each consumer's needs and recommendations of the Interdisciplinary Team. *Provides continuous instruction, supervision, training, encouragement, and reinforcement to consumers according to the consumer’s program plan. *Assists in the review process of consumer's programs and completes all required program documentation in a timely manner. *Provides assistance with medications and the performance of tasks delegated by a Registered Nurse and completes documentation as required by policies and procedures in a timely manner. *Assists in carrying out the training outlined in behavior management plans or behavior strategies and completes required documentation in a timely manner. *Assists in securing and providing transportation. *Arranges for house meetings; attends and participates in monthly staff meetings and other training as required. *Advises supervisor of any special needs or emergencies and recommend follow-up.