Direct Support Professional- Team Lead in Chariton, Iowa at American Baptist Homes of the Midwest

Start a rewarding leadership career where your guidance and support make a lasting impact. Join Crest Services as a Team Lead and help empower individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, and traumatic brain injuries while supporting staff in delivering exceptional care.

We’re a faith-based, nonprofit organization founded in 1974, proudly supporting individuals in group home settings across Minnesota.

Why Join Us?

People First: Develop meaningful relationships with residents, staff members, and leadership teams
Competitive Pay: $22.00/hr
Flexible Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with flexibility to work overtime and occasional weekends as needed
Supportive Team: We value our leaders as much as our clients
Quick Hiring: Apply today and hear back within 48 hours

What You'll Do:

• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to direct care staff
• Assist with daily operations and ensure quality care is delivered to residents
• Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment
• Support training and development of team members
• Monitor services and ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures
• Collaborate with residents, staff, and leadership to promote successful outcomes

What You Need to Bring:

• Age 21 or older
• Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English
• 2 years of leadership and team management experience required
• Ability to work holidays, overtime, and occasional weekends as needed
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and compassionate mindset

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.