Lead DSP Lead Direct Support Professional

Job SummaryThe primary responsibility is to deliver person centered care and services to those we support in a residential setting to fulfill our purpose for existing We believe the world shines brighter when people with developmental disabilities achieve their full potential Assists in the development and delivery of holistic individual support plans assisting people in achieving their personal goals and desires providing interaction and choices for activities in their community that support a meaningful day assist with spiritual supports and encouraging individuals to be independent in activities of daily living and personal second responsibility is the development of activities and coordination of programming and services through staff development individual support plans and collaboration under the direction of the manager. While not a supervisor this position is a resource for questions and guidance for others on day-to-day needs and provides back up to the Duties65% Person Centered Care and Services Ensure the ISP maximizes the quality of life supporting engaging activities to enhance the quality of daily living individuals personal goals and spiritual supports. Write and enter service delivery documentation support others in entry of information into AbleLight electronic medical record (EMR) and human resource technology to fully ensure timely complete and objective documentation aligned with medical orders state requirements and AbleLight quality and internal procedures and guidelines. Ensures general event reporting (GER) is maintained and is aligned with medical orders state compliance requirements abuse reporting court orders and AbleLight quality and internal procedures and guidelines. Deliver holistic person-centered care daily care with dignity and respect and aligned with the Individual Support Plan (ISP).Provide personal care such as bathing dressing bathroom assistance or housekeeping. Prepare and serve meals in accordance with individual diet plans. Administer medication as documented under the direction (supervision) of a and take individuals to medical appointments outings or errands. Attending staff meetings and participating in continuing education. Maintain a strong and collaborative working partnership with all colleagues leadership PWS and parents & guardians.35% Talent & Administration Function as a front-line resource for DSP colleagues persons supported or parent & guardians in the home. Bring recommendations forward related to quality and process improvements for our employees and those we serve. Escalates topics to the manager as partnership with operational leaders human resources quality and nursing: Welcome onboard and train new colleagues and raise additional training and development needs for staff. For the identified residential home(s) coordinate and ensure standard operating procedures are consistently implemented including:Audits of health appointments individual support plans monitoring medical supplies and prescriptions and monthly facility food and supplies and allocation of receipts to house and program financials. Reconcile and enter personal funds a clean safe and healthy environment always in the residence. Maintain a master calendar of appointments facility activities meetings for residence. The above reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position. Knowledge Skill and Abilities for Success in the RoleKnowledge: Theoretical or practical understanding of a subject acquired and increased through experience. Skills: Proficiencies developed through training practice or experience. Abilities: The level and quality of being able to do something improved with training and serving others giving & receiving feedback holding self & others collaboration listening skills conflict resolution and leveraging technology to the quality and continuous improvement of self and Values The Way We WorkMission FirstWe are called to support others to flourish and that deserves our full energy commitment and AbleLightWe are ONE TEAM working together to advance quality. We value collaboration accountability transparency and courage. Christian LoveWe are guided by our Christian Faith because all people have infinite value. We welcome and love every person we act with empathy grace dignity and Job QualificationsEducation:High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required unless directed by state :One years previous experience in a work position volunteer/community role or educational setting that focuses on serving and helping others. 6 months or more previous leadership experience preferred (project management team/task lead supervisor etc.) Drivers licensure required if role involves driving others or required by state regulations. Travel/FlexibilityAbility to be flexible on hours and residential settings in your local community to assist colleagues and those we CPR and first aid certification if required by local agencies.