Residential Team Leader
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Job Description
Easterseals PORT Health is seeking a dedicated Lead Direct Support Provider (DSP) to join our Residential Services team. This role plays a key part in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and/or mental health (MH) needs in a group home setting. The Lead DSP not only provides direct care and support but also leads a team of DSPs during assigned shifts to ensure a safe person-centered and engaging home environment.
Schedule: Wednesday Thursday and every other weekend times are flexible.
Additional Details: Schedule may include two weekdays and one weekend day per week with rotation based on program needs.
Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the group home with shift assignments communicated in advance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support DSPs during your assigned shift.
- Help residents with daily tasks like hygiene meals and getting around.
- Follow and implement care plans created by clinical staff.
- Encourage skill-building social activities and community involvement.
- Give medications and document them properly.
- Keep clear accurate records of care and incidents.
- Communicate important updates with your team and supervisor.
- Ensure a safe respectful and supportive environment.
- Assist with housekeeping and meal preparation based on residents needs.
- Participate in staff meetings and required training.
- Follow agency policies and maintain a professional approach.
Supervisory Duties:
- Organize weekly staff schedules and daily activities.
- Guide and support DSPs with feedback and coaching.
- Make sure care plans and safety standards are followed at all times.
How Youll Benefit:
We offer competitive benefits to benefits eligible positions.
Our benefits include:
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Medical Dental and Vision Health Benefits an optional Flexible Health Spending Account (FSA)
- Life Insurance Disability Insurance and more
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program and Legal services when needed
YOURE A GREAT MATCH FOR OUR TEAM IF YOU HAVE:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- At least one year of experience working with individuals with IDD or MH needs preferred.
- Valid unrestricted North Carolina drivers license and reliable transportation.
- Current auto insurance and clean driving record required.
If youre looking for a rewarding career opportunity where you can make a huge difference in the daily lives of the people youll support then please apply now on our website: Easterseals PORT Health
Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy compassionate partner providing exceptional disability behavioral health and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Our diverse and inclusive 2600-member team provides meaningful support to 40200 kids adults and families in 11000 home facility and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.
Our working environment supports employee and client health with a no tobacco use policy (tobacco free and smoke free) in all offices client facilities properties and agency vehicles.
We believe that by leveraging the unique strengths and perspectives of our workforce we can advance our just cause while building a healthy sustainable organization. Thats why we listen seek to understand & act to make ESPH an Inclusive Culture Different Voices Embracing Potential Authentic Self & Learning & Growing (IDEAL) organization.
Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!
Employment Type
Full Time
