Respite Team Lead at Easterseals Crossroads

At Easterseals Crossroads, we envision a community with 100 percent equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities. To achieve our vision, we serve and advocate for people with disabilities and their families.

Easterseals Crossroads is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging. Together we are building and sustaining an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates differences. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, ethnicity, national origin, genetic information, disability, body type, or veteran status. This policy applies to all employment practices including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and termination.

Position Summary:

The Respite Team Lead is responsible for planning and leading Respite Care events, typically held on Fridays and/or Saturdays. This role includes supervising Respite Care Providers, coordinating activities, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for participants with disabilities, and maintaining effective communication with staff and families.

Essential Functions:

· Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for clients at respite events.

· Supervise and support Respite Care Providers and volunteers, providing training guidance and feedback.

· Maintain a safe and nurturing environment tailored to clients’ medical and developmental needs.

· Support respite care providers in managing client behavior through guidance and redirection.

· Oversee client medication management, including check-in, documentation, distribution, and return.

· Plan and lead community outings for the respite program.

· Conduct trainings at designated all-staff events to support the development and growth of respite care providers.

· Communicate clearly with program leadership, staff, volunteers, and families.

· Complete required documentation and incident reports promptly.

· Assist in the hiring and training of new respite staff.

· Ensure cleanliness and organization of the environment after each event.

· Uphold participant confidentiality.

Job Specifications:

Education, Licenses, or Certifications:

· High school degree or equivalent required; college degree preferred. CPR, First Aid required; Safety Care Behavior Management Certification required.

Experience required:

· Previous experience working with individuals with special needs and/or disabilities will be considered further qualification. Leadership experience preferred.

Skills:

· Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; effective verbal and written communication.

· Excellent problem-solving skills.

· Ability to multitask and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Working Hours: At typical work schedule is approximately 8 hours a week; typically on Fridays and Saturdays. ESC staff may be asked to adjust his/her work schedule to include evenings and weekend times to meet the needs of our clients and their families.