Lead Direct Support Professional

Reference #: 2245377

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 HazardWork Location: 4554 Bath Pike, Bethlehem PA 18017RHD is currently offering a $500 sign on bonus for all Full-Time new hires. This will be paid out in two payments. First payment will be paid out after two week training is completed, second payment will be paid out after 90-Day probationary period is completed

Requirements

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, national orig n, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.