Reference #: 2730721
Description
Job title
Lead Direct Support Professional
Reports to
Site Supervisor
Position Summary
The Lead Direct Support Professional (LDSP) directly supports the Site Supervisor in maintaining program operations in accordance with industry, federal and local regulations and requirements. In addition to providing direct-care to consumers and performing the duties of the Direct Support Professional, this leadership position serves as a mentor to other Direct Support Professionals via modeling effective interpersonal interactions, developing creative strategies aimed at enhancing consumers' independent living skills, and maintaining professionalism. The LDSP will perform responsibilities assigned by the Site Supervisor to ensure that quality services and operations are maintained. A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed.
Essential Duties and Functions
Staff Support
Works with Direct Support Professionals, management, internal departments, and additional stakeholders to ensure service implementation as stated in Individual Service Plans.
Mentor, trains, observes, monitors, and provides feedback to DSP's regarding the implementation of the ISPs.
Direct Care
Develops and maintains organizational systems in assigned areas/homes based upon the support needs of the individuals as outlined in their ISPs and budget.
Provide service to consumers in accordance with all state, local and federal regulations.
Operations
Collaboration with management in preparation for the daily operation of the program.
All other duties as assigned
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent at a minimum; Associates or bachelor's degree preferred.
Basic computer and internet literacy with the ability to utilize applications like emails, time recording and other programs to enter and retrieve data as necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
Two years of experience working with individuals with IDD and/or Mental Health issues
Understanding of trauma, trauma-informed care, and the creation of trauma-informed environments
Valid driver's license.
Subject to employment clearances, including FBI clearance, if applicable.
Working conditions
Works in participant's home.
Hazard and Atmospheric Conditions
Exposure to Fumes Exposure to Dust
Exposure to Extreme Heat Exposure to Extreme Cold
Wet and/or Humid Exposure to Loud Noise
Exposure to Confined Places Mists or Gases
Exposure to Mechanical Hazards Exposure to Chemical Hazards
Exposure to Electrical Hazards Exposure to Burn HazardSchedule: Tuesday through Saturday 7am-3pmJob Location: Coplay, PAAll new RHD employees will receive a $500 sign on bonus. This gets dispersed into two payments; First payment is paid after 2-week mandatory training orientation is completed, Second payment is paid after 90-day probationary period is completedRequirements
Physical requirements
Must be able to sit, stand and move about in the performance of their duties.
May be subject to participant's occasional behaviors.
Lifting Requirements
Medium: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Physical Requirements
Stand or Sit (stationary position)
Walk
Use hands or fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, prepare, inspect, position)
Climb (stairs/ladders)
Talk/Hear (communicate, converse, convey, express/exchange information)
See (detect, identify, recognize, inspect, assess)
Pushing or Pulling
Repetitive Motion
Reaching (high or low)
Kneel, Stoop, Crouch or Crawl (position self, move)
Reporting Relationships
Direct Supervisor: Site SupervisorResources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationa origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.
