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Lead Direct Support Professional -Entry Level

Skye Is The Limit Residential Services
Chester, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/20/2025
Benefits :
  • 401(k)
  • 500 Sign On Bonus
  • Details to be discussed during interview
  • Commute / Travel Incentives to be discussed at Interview / Paid on the Job Training / Entry Level Position
  • The Lead Direct Support Professional ensures the highest quality services are being provided in the program while complying with all relevant regulations. The Lead DSP is responsible for providing coverage for call-outs, as needed, etc..

    In this position, you will have direct care responsibilities along with additional duties that assist the Program Supervisor with daily operations. This is a great opportunity to develop the skills necessary to run and operate a residential program. You will work closely with the supervisor to provide quality services to our individuals.

    The Lead Direct Support Professional will act as a mentor for DSP staff in regards to the expectations of how the job duties should be performed, the attitude to maintain while at work and appropriate interactions with individuals receiving services and other professionals.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

    Assist with training new staff in all areas including individual plans, personal care requirements in the programs, and performance expectations.

    Ensure that open communication is maintained with the direct support staff. The Lead DSP acts as staff liaison to Program Director, to include but not limited to, center needs and concerns and individuals needs and concerns. Staff should report directly to Lead DSP any small concerns.

    Lead DSP acts as advocate for individuals and notifies management of any incidents, repairs, etc. that jeopardizes the health and safety of the individuals immediately.

    Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with all individuals receiving services, staff members and visitors, including stakeholders.

    Ensures emergency drills are conducted monthly and entries are accurately recorded and maintained in emergency drill log per request from Program Director.

    The Lead DSP may assist with scheduled community outings that do not occur on scheduled shift as additional support.

    Ensure all daily program books are updated, maintained, and accurate information is filed.

    Complete Medication Inventory to ensure all medications, including PRNs, topical, eye drops, inhalers, etc. present for each individual? If any medications expired? If any medications low and notifying the Program Supervisor of your findings? Ensuring current Physicians Orders and Medication Administration records are in the book.

    Provide expertise and direction to DSP staff on shift related to the care of the individuals.

    Complete all necessary reports and submit (when appropriate) to Program Supevisor.

    Assist Program Supervisor as needed with other duties as assigned.

    QUALIFICATIONS :

    High School Diploma or GED.

    Three years of Direct Support Professional experience required.

    Valid Driver's License.

    One year previous supervisory experience preferred.

    Some schedule flexibility to be able to meet the needs of the center.

    Must have ability to communicate well in the program, including the ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language so that the support of the individuals receiving services can be met, that the relationship and work with co-workers, support coordinators and others in the community is successful.

    Must be able to perform basic math skills to the extent necessary to perform the job.

    Must have adequate writing skills to maintain documentation standards, reports, monthly reviews, and any other writing expectation in the program.

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