Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP) Caregiver

What You Get to Do:   

A Lead Direct Support Professional is responsible for the coordination of services to the individuals served including finance medical recreation program services family contact/involvement education and household management.  This position assists the program director in maintaining consistency in program implementation individual care and communication with staff and interdisciplinary team members including the day or residential program.  The lead direct support professional also carries out the duties of a direct support professional. 

• Assist the Program Director with responsibilities such as:
  • Read know and implement organizational policies/procedures
  • Act as a role model for other DSPs
  • Assist with collecting analyzing and reporting data 
  • Maintain program supplies 
  • Assist in training staff
• Responsibilities as a DSP:
  • Provide hands-on assistance encouragement mentoring and guidance to both persons served an DSPs
  • Ensure the comfort safety and personal growth of the individuals we serve.
  • Perform housekeeping and laundry duties
  • Assist with daily living tasks such as moving around getting in and out of bed dressing bathing toileting personal hygiene and more.
  • Assist with financials and documentation.

Qualifications :

What Makes You A Great Fit:  

• Valid drivers license required (due to transporting persons served)
• Candidates must be comfortable driving to transport persons served as required 
  • Some positions/locations may require your own personal vehicle and auto liability insurance based on the role
• 18 years or older 
• Person-centered patient and kind 
• Dependable adaptable flexible 
• Observant and detail oriented  
• Positive role-model for others and able to work on a team 
• Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment 
• Computer skills for documentation   
• 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 :

We believe in supporting not only those we serve but also each other ensuring a collaborative and supportive work environment for all. Dungarvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race color religion sex protected veteran status disability genetic information national origin age gender identity sexual orientation or any legally protected status per federal and/or state law.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time