Inviting Your First Team Member
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
| Method | Best For | Plan Required |
|---|---|---|
| Quick Add | Fast setup, minimal paperwork | Grow or Scale |
| Quick Onboard | Full 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
- Go to Team in the sidebar
- Click + Add Team Member
- Fill in basic information:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Access level (Staff or Admin)
- Set employment details:
- Start date
- Pay rate
- Service specialities
- 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
- Go to Team in the sidebar
- Click + Add Team Member
- Select Start Onboarding
- Fill in candidate details:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Position (select from your job postings)
- Pay rate and start date
- Click Send Onboarding Invitation
What the Team Member Does
They receive an email with a link to complete:
- I-9 Form — Employment eligibility (Section 1)
- W-4 Form — Tax withholding
- HIPAA Acknowledgment — Privacy compliance
- Direct Deposit — Bank account for payroll
- Driver's License — Upload front and back
- Photo — Profile identification
What You Do (Admin Tasks)
After they complete their forms:
- Verify Identity — Check I-9 documents match uploaded ID
- Background Check — Run and record results
- State Reporting — Register with new hire reporting
- 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:
| Speciality | Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Community Engagement | CE | Community activities and outings |
| Specialized Habilitation | SH | Skill-building services |
| Staff/Family Consultation | SFC | Training and consultation |
| Stabilization | STAB | Crisis stabilization |
- In the team member profile, find Specialities
- Check the services they're qualified for
- Save changes
Note: Team members can only be assigned to appointments matching their specialities.
Setting Working Hours
Define when the team member is available:
- Go to team member profile → Working Hours
- For each day:
- Toggle if they work that day
- Set start and end times
- 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
- Check spam/junk folder
- Verify email address is correct
- 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