Weekend Team Leader

Summary of Position: 

This position is responsible to manage the weekend team by planning and overseeing all operational functions for the weekend and providing support to Resident Support staff to assure quality resident care.   

Principal Duties: 

 1. Hold the responsibility as the in-charge person for making sure that all required tasks are completed on the weekends assigned, including meal service, housekeeping, maintenance, and other functions needed for smooth running of Paxton Street Home.

2. Provide support to weekend Resident Support staff for resident care, checking in with the Resident Support team leader periodically and shifting staff as needed for resident care needs.  Be available to assist in any urgent resident situations.  Have a working understanding of Resident Support policies and procedures and work with the Resident Support team leader on incidents potentially requiring reporting to personal care.     

3. Develop and distribute the weekend schedule a minimum of 2 days before the weekend.  During the weekend, assure that each staff person has a break schedule.   

4. In conjunction with the volunteer coordinator, plan for volunteer assignments for individuals and groups.  Make sure volunteers are welcomed, oriented, and assigned to tasks appropriate to their skills and interests.  Check-in with volunteers to make sure they have a good experience.   

5. Coordinate and assist with meal serving and cleanup. 

6. Assign and/or assist with weekend housekeeping tasks, making sure the facility is safe and clean. 

7. Assure that resident scheduled activities take place, with staff time allocated and facilities ready. 

8. Participate in the Sunday worship service, putting a priority on this for yourself, for the weekend team, and for residents.        

9. Be familiar with the facility—building, utilities, etc.—providing the first line of support for facility issues.  Determine when maintenance staff needs to be called. 

10. Be familiar with emergency preparedness responsibilities for the in-charge person. Respond to situations as needed and in consultation with the on-call Administrator.   

11. Be alert for any possible issues with Personal Care regulations, reporting these to an Administrator.     

12. During scheduled weekday hours connect to the weekday staff, with particular focus on resident’s care needs, in order to have a smooth transition between weekdays and weekends.    

Physical, Social, Emotional, and Spiritual Requirements: 

Physical: Ability to accomplish the tasks associated with this position is essential, including standing for 2 hours, lifting up to 10-40 lbs., frequent motions including but not limited to pulling, pushing, twisting, kneeling, reaching above and below. 

Social: Strong rapport with staff, residents, families, and professionals is essential.  

Emotional: Skills of perception, understanding and caring for people are essential.  He/she must be patient, calm under pressure, emotionally stable, and not easily-provoked.  

Spiritual: In a visible role, this position requires spiritual insight, maturity and patience, which comes out of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Working at Paxton Ministries requires a heart and motivation for ministry which is rooted in his/her Christian faith and desire to serve others with Christ-like love.  He/she is expected to participate and provide leadership in the religious function and activities of Paxton Street Home.    

Professional Requirements: 

1. An Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Business Administration, Behavioral Health or related field is preferred.   
2. Experience in leading and motivating a team is required. 
3. Strong organizational and leadership skills.  The ability to manage and motivate a team of up to 8 people is required. 
4. Experience in a human service residential and/or health care setting preferred. 
5. Preference will be given to a candidate with medication administration experience. 
6. Driving a vehicle for business purposes is necessary for this position.  That requires that he/she have a valid driver’s license, an acceptable MVR upon hire, and must at all times meet the guidelines in the Personnel Manual for an acceptable driving record.     

 Schedule: 

This position has the following part-time schedule of approximately 10 hours per week: 

1. Weekday Schedule: Optional 5 hours (flexible) each week to be scheduled during weekday hours to maintain a strong connection with weekday staff.  
2. Weekends: Every other weekend or every Saturday: Saturday (usually 7:15am – 6:00pm) and Sunday (usually 7:15am – 6:00pm) with a 30-minute break.
3. Holidays: One holiday weekend each year, alternating Christmas and Thanksgiving.