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Direct Support Lead

MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Merrillville, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/12/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Are you driven to serve and help others in your community? Caregivers and Direct Support Professionals (DSP) are the heart of our company with their compassion, dependability, and care. If you want to make an impact by helping people live their best life, read more below and apply today!

Responsibilities

  • Collects and reports management information to ensure continuous evaluation and improvement of operations
  • Works to create a positive work environment and proper deployment of direct care workers
  • Reports safety and maintenance concerns as needed and Addresses and corrects health, safety, and environmental concerns
  • Implements fiscal processes and loss control programs to ensure appropriate allocation of financial resources
  • Completes all required documentation in a timely manner
  • Monitors the budgets and finances of the person (s) served
  • Coaches and mentors support staff and attends and participates in announced meetings
  • Successfully completes all necessary training in a timely manner
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Experience in providing services and supports to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, or related disorders preferred
  • Minimum age requirement is 18 years
  • Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company
  • Capable of working responsibly with highly confidential information
  • Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Must meet all agency requirements for pre-employment as required by Company and / or State regulations
  • High school diploma or General Education Diploma. Exceptions to educational requirements must comply with state law and regulations
  • Valid driver’s license from state of residence with a satisfactory driving record as defined by Company's vehicle policy and / or liability insurance carrier (as applicable per program requirements)
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