Lead Direct Support Professional

Job Summary:

The Lead Direct Support Professional is a position that will support the Residential Supervisor in the successful operation of the home, communicate regularly with families on routine matters, and provide the on-the-job (“OJT”) training for all new home staff. This position also performs a majority of their time in the delivery of exemplary client care services - role modeling for other staff all aspects of a Direct Care staff. The individual will not participate in On-Call rotation.

Hours: Noon-8:00pm Monday through Thursday, and every other weekend 

Major Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for training & mentoring of new hires: Conduct on the job training for new staff; conduct/provide for shadow shifts for new staff.     
• Accountable for Communication with families: share routine matters/updates with client families and document in client logs.
• Facilitate the house/home management: review & problem solve any house or staff issues/concerns with Residential Supervisor; create and foster a positive environment/culture at the house on a daily basis and at team meetings.      
• Client Care: Maintain responsibility for day-to-day client care via reviewing all communication logs, progress notes, and data sheets; develop a therapeutic and skill building relationship with each client & model this to house staff; provide personal cares for clients as necessary; responsible for planning and/or facilitating leisure activities or client outings;  continually assess and reassess client behaviors and assist supervisor in modifying client plans as necessary.      

Job Requirements:

Education: High School diploma

Job Related Experience: One (1) year of experience required; one (1) year working with Catholic Charities Supportive Living Services is preferred.

Additional knowledge, skills, and abilities required: Must possess a valid driver’s license and must be able to successfully pass a background and driving check.

Benefits starting at 20 hours/week:

• $500 Sign on bonus
• Weekend Shift Differential
• Paid Training
• Flexible Schedule
• PTO (17 days your first year)
• 8 paid holidays (7 full days, 2 half days)
• Extended paid leave (5 days)
• Health and prescription drug coverage
• Waive-off credit for those who have other group health insurance
• Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Optional life insurance coverage for yourself, spouse and/or dependents
• Optional Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax (Flexible Spending) Accounts for medical, dependent care and adoption expenses
• 401(k) plan with agency match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Wellness Program
• the Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Who is Catholic Charities?

We are a passionate group of individuals who serve our clients and enjoy working hard to show our values of:  Compassion, Hope, Accountability, Respect, Dignity and Service in everything we do! Catholic Charities serves people across the heart of our state. We are a nonprofit organization supported by generous individuals, foundations, businesses and faith communities. At the heart of what Catholic Charities does is people. People seeking help, people offering help, and people who believe that we are all a community of neighbors, here in Central Minnesota. The most important people to us are our clients: those who we humbly serve.

To apply for this position, please send your resume to hr@ccstcloud.org or apply online at www.ccstcloud.org.  For a complete up to-date listing of open job positions please visit the Catholic Charities website at: www.ccstcloud.org/employment

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