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Lead Direct Support Professional

Angel Guardian Inc
Omaha, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 2/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2025

Job Description

Job Description

A lead staff shall provide Person-Centered Services through implementation of individual program plans, program policies, and procedures. Direct Care Staff are responsible for assisting persons served in maintaining and or increasing independence in their home. This individual is a role model to others on providing quality supports to individuals served by AGI. They assist others with less experience or knowledge of participants and operating standards of the agency. This person maintains a professionalism and positive attitude while providing guidance and boundaries for safe supports. Lead DSPs should avoid situations in which their personal interests’ conflict or might conflict with their job functions and should immediately disclose the possibility of a conflict of interest to their supervisor. Angel Guardians, Inc. complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

Job Duties (not limited to) :

  • Support the Individual Service Plan (ISP) by providing input and information
  • Assist in the development of individual program plans
  • Provides training, counseling, and assistance to Direct Support Professionals and persons served
  • Facilitates opportunities for people supported to gain independence through planned activities
  • Fades support as dictated by progress of the ISP goals and objectives
  • Complete written documentation daily
  • Maintain accurate records on support services provided
  • Document and recommend actions to increase independence of people supported
  • Maintain all applicable certifications including First Aid and CPR
  • Responds to crisis in accordance with policy and training.
  • Transport clients when necessary, using Angel Guardians, Inc. Vehicles
  • Makes decisions based on Agency Training and Mission.
  • Other Duties as assigned

Skills and / or Qualifications (not limited to) :

  • The successful candidate is reliable, energetic, professional, flexible, and capable of meeting job duties as listed
  • Is a positive role model for people supported
  • Able to communicate effectively
  • Valid driver's license, and good driving record
  • Clearance of all applicable background checks.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents, to write specific reports and correspondence, to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations, to solve complex problems, and to interpret written and verbal instructions is required.

    • Physical Requirements :

  • Personal Assistance : Ability to assist individual in activities of daily living as well as related job tasks.
  • Lifting / Physical Demands : Able to lift 50 or more pounds frequently
  • Challenging Behaviors : Ability / willingness to support individuals with challenging behavior.
  • Ability to move throughout the facility and community
  • Communicate with persons supported, staff and community

    • Education and / or Experience :

  • A high school diploma or its equivalent.
  • The ability to maintain First Aid and CPR certification.
  • Experience with adults who have developmental disabilities, (or similar experience is strongly preferred).

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