Residential Community Homes Lead Direct Support Professional
Posted:
3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
30 September 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
New Hire Sign-On Bonus $1500Full Time Hours: The position consists of a combination of some 1st Shifts (8:00am - 4:00pm) and 2nd Shifts (3:00pm - 11:00pm) and candidate must be able to work weekends and holidays 40 hours/weekOverviewAre you a natural leader with a passion for supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities We are looking for aLead Direct Support Professional (Lead DSP) to oversee the daily operations of a group home and ensure high-quality care and support for the individuals we serve. This role is ideal for someone who is dependable organized and committed to fostering a safe respectful and engaging youll bringA compassionate and respectful approach to supporting individuals with diverse needsStrong leadership and organizational skills to manage daily home operationsA proactive mindset with attention to detail and a commitment to safety and complianceExcellent communication skills to collaborate with team members families and external partnersA typical day-to-day may includeOverseeing the implementation of Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and daily activity schedulesSupporting individuals with personal care daily routines and community-based activitiesMonitoring medication administration and ensuring medical needs are addressed promptlyConducting fire drills safety checks and maintaining household suppliesCoordinating transportation and maintaining communication with families and team membersAssisting with documentation including assessments progress notes and attendance recordsEnsuring confidentiality and compliance with agency policies and state regulationsSupporting the Program Specialist with audits training and program developmentWhat youll haveHigh school diploma or equivalentAt least 2 years of experience in the Human Services fieldMust be at least 18 years oldValid Pennsylvania drivers license and eligibility for agency insuranceAbility to obtain required clearances (PA State Police Child Abuse FBI if applicable)Willingness to complete Medication Administration CPR and First Aid training upon hire
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
Barber National Institute offers expert behavioral health and intellectual disability services across Pennsylvania, supporting children and adults with autism.