Lead Direct Support Professional

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $18.25, Job Shift: Any, SUMMARY Under the direction of department management, the Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP) supports the development and implementation of individual support plans within a day habilitation program for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

This role provides leadership to Direct Support Professionals by delivering training, coaching, and guiding on effective care techniques, while promoting high-quality, person-centered support. Embrace Opportunity Village's core values by cultivating positive and meaningful CONNECTIONS with participants and team members, demonstrating ENTHUSIASM, high standards of PRODUCTIVITY, authentic STEWARDSHIP, and consistent participation in individual and team DEVELOPMENT.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Utilize appropriate methods for working with individuals with intellectual and or physical disabilities. Report suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, Isolation, and Abandonment (ANEIA) immediately as mandated by state law. Provide personal care support for individuals served. Coordinate and provide leadership to Direct Support Professionals, including daily oversight, answering questions, providing guidance, training and mentoring, facilitating team huddles, and communicating team member performance to management.

Utilize service and habilitation plans to ensure proper care, assist individuals in achieving personal goals, and support participation in daily and scheduled activities. Ensure proper documentation is complete. i.e., ID notes, communication logs, schedules, and incident reports. Responsible for maintaining records, i.

e., monthly calendar, daily activities, active treatment, scheduling, community outings, and reporting volunteer hours. Maintain compliance with team member-to-individual ratios. Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Anticipate safety needs for all individuals and team members and report all issues or concerns to department managers as soon as possible.

Ensure compliance with all Federal, State (including Desert Regional Center), local regulations, and organizational policies and procedures. Attend Individual Person Centered Plan (PCP) meetings. May be assigned other duties as needed. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Along with the Support of the Manager of Day Habilitation, this position coordinates and provides team leadership for Direct Support Professionals Qualifications: SKILLS REQUIRED Ability to communicate effectively with individuals, team members, and supervisors (verbal and written).

Maintain a professional demeanor with a positive and respectful approach. Must possess social perceptiveness to assess and understand others’ reactions and behaviors. Ability to lead, motivate, and support team members in a fast-paced environment. Ability to provide coaching, training, and constructive feedback to Direct Support Professionals.

Ability to manage and resolve team member and participant conflicts in a professional and timely manner. Ability to care, respond, and work with individuals with developmental disabilities. Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing tasks and deadlines. Ability to maintain compliance with documentation and audit standards.

Working knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations related to care and mandated reporting requirements. Proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft products. Ability to define problems and draw valid conclusions. Ability to resolve multiple complex issues simultaneously while remaining calm in stressful situations.

Ability to interpret instructions, gain knowledge, and take initiative. Ability to accept and apply performance-based feedback.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent. Required: Two (2) years verifiable work experience in a direct care role or in a related field, i.e., health care, adult day care, mental health, or special education. Required: Current CPR and First Aid Certification within 30 days of employment. Required: Current CPI certification within 30 days of employment.

Preferred: Experience working with individuals with disabilities. PHYSICAL ABILITIES & WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described below are representative of those required of a team member to perform the essential functions of the job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and functions of the position.

The list below of minimum essential functions is illustrative of the minimums only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed. Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds. Ability to sit at a computer for prolonged periods of time. Ability to conduct tasks and successfully perform under critical deadlines.

Manual dexterity to operate office equipment and examine documents, records, and files. Ability to endure varied noise levels from moderate to loud. Frequent bending, sitting, standing, lifting, and walking.