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Inviting Your First Team Member

AdministratorsGetting Started

Add staff to your organization and get them set up quickly.


Before You Begin

Have ready:

  • Team member's email address
  • Their phone number
  • Start date and pay rate
  • Service types they'll provide (CE, SH, etc.)

Two Ways to Add Team Members

MethodBest ForPlan Required
Quick AddFast setup, minimal paperworkGrow or Scale
Quick OnboardFull onboarding with e-signatures (I-9, W-4, HIPAA)Scale only

Method 1: Quick Add (Grow Plan)

For simple staff additions without digital onboarding:

Steps

  1. Go to Team in the sidebar
  2. Click + Add Team Member
  3. Fill in basic information:
    • Full name
    • Email address
    • Phone number
    • Access level (Staff or Admin)
  4. Set employment details:
    • Start date
    • Pay rate
    • Service specialities
  5. Click Create Team Member

What Happens Next

  • Account is created immediately
  • Team member receives welcome email with login link
  • They set their password on first login
  • Ready to be assigned appointments

Method 2: Quick Onboard (Scale Plan)

For full compliance with digital document signing:

Steps

  1. Go to Team in the sidebar
  2. Click + Add Team Member
  3. Select Start Onboarding
  4. Fill in candidate details:
    • Full name
    • Email address
    • Phone number
    • Position (select from your job postings)
    • Pay rate and start date
  5. Click Send Onboarding Invitation

What the Team Member Does

They receive an email with a link to complete:

  1. I-9 Form — Employment eligibility (Section 1)
  2. W-4 Form — Tax withholding
  3. HIPAA Acknowledgment — Privacy compliance
  4. Direct Deposit — Bank account for payroll
  5. Driver's License — Upload front and back
  6. Photo — Profile identification

What You Do (Admin Tasks)

After they complete their forms:

  1. Verify Identity — Check I-9 documents match uploaded ID
  2. Background Check — Run and record results
  3. State Reporting — Register with new hire reporting
  4. Complete I-9 Section 2 — Employer verification

Completion

When all tasks are done:

  • Click Complete Onboarding
  • System creates their account automatically
  • They receive welcome email with login credentials

Setting Service Specialities

Assign which service types the team member can provide:

SpecialityCodeDescription
Community EngagementCECommunity activities and outings
Specialized HabilitationSHSkill-building services
Staff/Family ConsultationSFCTraining and consultation
StabilizationSTABCrisis stabilization
  1. In the team member profile, find Specialities
  2. Check the services they're qualified for
  3. Save changes

Note: Team members can only be assigned to appointments matching their specialities.


Setting Working Hours

Define when the team member is available:

  1. Go to team member profile → Working Hours
  2. For each day:
    • Toggle if they work that day
    • Set start and end times
  3. Save changes

These hours appear in the schedule builder to prevent overbooking.


Tips

  • Use Quick Onboard for new hires to ensure compliance
  • Set specialities first before assigning appointments
  • Add emergency contact info right away
  • Upload their certifications (CPR, First Aid) for tracking

Troubleshooting

Team member didn't receive email

  1. Check spam/junk folder
  2. Verify email address is correct
  3. Go to their profile → Click Resend Invitation

"Email already exists" error

The email is already in your system. Search for existing profile or use a different email.

Can't assign to appointments

Ensure the team member has:

  • At least one speciality assigned
  • Working hours set for that day
  • Account status is Active

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