Lead Direct Support Professional ICF
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Job Location:
South Bend, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
What You Get To Do:
Working directly as a Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver you will be able to assist in a ICF group home by assisting people with disabilities achieve a variety of outcomes assist with personal cares and provide normalization/community integration. The Lead DSP (caregiver/mentor) is responsible for providing:
- Support and mentorship with daily activities to those we support in a manner that ensures their health and safety. Some examples include helping with meals cleaning and facilitating fun activities.
- Hands-on mentoring to those we serve to help them become more independent.
- Positive direction to the individuals to encourage them to achieve their personal goals.
- Provide medication administration and ensure persons medical well being.
- Act as a role model for staff in the use of the Dungarvin policy manual and policy implementation.
- To attend team meetings providing input and follow-up as needed.
- To monitor all documentation systems in the service site to ensure accuracy thoroughness and timeliness.
- To assist the Program Director in locating substitute staff for open shifts.
Qualifications :
What Makes You A Great Fit:
- Valid Drivers License (due to transporting persons served)
- Candidates must be comfortable driving company vehicles to transport persons served as required
- Some positions / locations may require own personal vehicle and auto-liability insurance based on the role
- High school diploma or GED certificate
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Experience with adults with mental health issues disabilities or related experience
- Excitement for working with adults with disabilities
- A successful background clearance is required as part of the onboarding/employment process
- Good communication is key in this role. Youll rely on your reading writing and communication skills to document care follow support plans and collaborate with both internal and external team members.
Nice to have:
- Prior education and/or experience in residential services for the developmentally disabled preferred
- Prior experience leading peers/ co-workers
Additional Information :
Dungarvin is an equal opportunity employer who provides a work environment that is filled with opportunities for personal challenges and addition to competitive compensation benefits and opportunities for growth we also provide you the chance to make a daily difference in the lives of people with disabilities.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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- Children Activity
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About Company
At Dungarvin, we're not just a national company; we're a family of caring, passionate, and dedicated team members working together nationwide to offer top-notch, community-based support. Our mission is simple: We're here to provide exceptional assistance to individuals with intellectu ... View more
