Lead Direct Support Professional East Metro

Position Title: Lead Direct Support Professional

Department: Program

Grade Range/Job Status: Full-time Non-Exempt-Hourly

Reporting Relationship: Program Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities: Direct Support Professional

Typical Schedule: Must be willing and be able to work flexible hours/days including evenings overnights weekends and holidays.

Position Summary: The Lead Direct Support Professional will assist the Program Manager with administrative tasks in addition to providing daily support to people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities living in Hammer & NER homes and apartments. Lead Direct Support professionals develop meaningful relationships and connections with individuals providing them with a safe living environment and promoting life skills. All employees are expected to center model and champion Hammer & NERs core values: Person-Centered Relational Opportunistic and Stewardship.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Administrative Support Promptly schedule medical appointments for residents served in the home or apartment program Promote communication and active lifestyle for residents by scheduling activities and events in the community Train Direct Support Professionals in the following areas:o Documentation in Carasolvao Emergency procedureso Program specific duties including use of medical equipment appliances and finances Medication administrationo Documentation through Carasolvao Auditing medication cabineto Order medicationso Works closely with nurse and pharmacy staff to ensure adequate medical supply and orders medication supplies as needed.

2. Daily Living Supports Maintain a clean environment in homes and apartments by following all cleaning and sanitizing rules posted in the apartment or home Assist residents with all daily living skills which may include:o Bathing showering toileting.o Meal planning.o Money management. Administer medications. Assist residents to any scheduled medical appointments.

3. Communication Promptly respond to communications through outlook Teams and SharePoint. Check program communications through SharePoint daily. Collaborates with Program Manager to resolve performance issues regarding Direct Support Professionals. Promptly addresses any complaints and under the direction of the Program Manager follows procedures to resolve. Immediately report all accidents injuries or illnesses involving residents to the appropriate party (nurse Program Manager Program Emergency phone Program Director or 911).

4. Training and Compliance Must be effective in monitoring all assigned trainings are complete by due date. Must be diligent in maintaining confidentiality and privacy by following HIPPA guidelines. Must adhere to the laws as a mandated reporter to protect vulnerable adults from abuse neglect and exploitation. Attend all meetings scheduled by Program Directors or Managers. Must meet the needs of each resident served in our programs to sustain quality of life and optimal care.

Essential Knowledge and Qualifications Must be 18 years of age or older. Proficient in using computers and/or smart technology. Physical demands include:o Ability to lift 40lbs (such as lifting a wheelchair into a van) pushing or pulling an individual in a wheelchair or while assisting with personal cares.o Household chores and physical cares may include twisting/turning kneeling/squatting reaching and assisting with pivot transfers.o Operating specialized medical or adaptive equipment including use of lifting equipment and driving a lift van. Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively throughout the organization; must be fluent reading and speaking English. Ability to remain positive and foster a positive work environment while facing pressure or demands from multiple directions. Must be cleared by a background check through the MN Department of Human Services. Requires a valid drivers license and a driving record that meets insurance requirements; ability to drive an organizational vehicle. Experience ability and commitment to working with individuals and teams that are mixed across lines of difference such as race gender-identity sexual orientation religion ability age class and immigrant status.

Benefits:

• 401 (k)
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance (30 hours and above)
• Dental Insurance (30 hours and above)
• Vision Insurance (20 hours and above)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Training
• Disability Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Savings Account
• Access to Employee Success Coach who assists employees within their first year of employment.

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