Company: Benchmark Human Services
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Category: Industrial Operations
Wage: $16.00
Sign-On Bonus: n/a

Description:

Benchmark is a national leader in providing programs to individuals with disabilities and behavioral health needs. The Fort Wayne office is seeking qualified and caring people to work as a Team Lead. This individual will be responsible for providing employment support and assistance in a work center environment to those with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Successful applicants will attend paid training to obtain required certifications.

WORK SCHEDULE:
Monday – Friday (no weekends or holidays) 7:15am – 3:15pm.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Team Lead carries a caseload of approximately 10 individuals they are responsible for supporting each day
• Part of the Team Lead role centers around providing direct care and involves tasks such as:
  • provide assistance, when needed, walking/escorting clients to and from the front of the building to their seat during arrival, departure and lunch
  • assist clients in the restroom when needed
  • provide supervision in the cafeteria during mealtimes to help ensure clients are safe
  • working with clients on their client centered goals and tracking progress toward completion and documentation on each client
• The other part of the Team Lead role centers around Production including:
  • overseeing production of a job
  • helping train new clients and other employees on the production job
  • teaching, coaching and thinking through different ways to train so the client better understands the job
  • making sure the quality of the work being produced meets customer standards
  • ensure orders are completed on time
  • addressing any concerns relating to orders
• Supervise daily individual behavior and report findings.
• Oversee assigned production
• Supply assigned individuals with necessary work tools, supplies, and operator work instructions.
• Assign work tasks to individuals base on their skills and abilities driven by customer production needs.
• Instruct individuals/groups through modeling positive work behaviors, acceptable work performance, positive attitudes and work relationships, etc.
• Instruct individuals regarding use of hand tools, equipment, organization of work, safety, etc.
• Participate in regular production meetings held by work center management team.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive wages
• Health and dental insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Various shifts and locations
• Advancement opportunities
• No holidays or weekends required
• Overtime Available
• Team Environment
• Variety of work
• Teach skills and watch clients grow
• and more!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Reliable transportation method to get to work
• High school diploma or GED
• Previous history working in production/factory setting *preferred* 
• Previous history working with adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities *preferred*

Looking for someone who:

• Is motivated
• Has a strong work ethic
• Takes pride in their work
• Has a passion for teaching
• Loves to watch people flourish

Benchmark Human Services is an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Veterans, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.