Day Program DSP Team Lead

T E C Industrial Inc; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Heart to Heart seeks a Lead Direct Support Professional to guide Day Program activities and support individuals with IDD in achieving ISP goals. You will coordinate daily programming, supervise staff, and build meaningful relationships in a warm, safe environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating ISP implementation, maintaining activity schedules, supervising DSP staff, transporting individuals, administering medication per policies, and ensuring safety drills and compliance with DDD

Qualifications

• Lead staff or supervisory experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with Therap and DDD trainings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain interactive relationships with individuals and staff reflecting Heart to Heart values.
• Participate in ISP meetings and assist in ISP development and oversight.
• Coordinate ISP implementation and create goal sheets with Manager or Director.
• Plan and assign housekeeping tasks for DSP staff and manage daily programming.
• Organize recreational activities aligned with schedules and inclusions goals.
• Transport individuals to community destinations and supervise outings.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Driver's license

People management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Location Main Street,Toms River, NJ, 08753,United States
• Base Pay $21.00 - $21.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others Yes

Description

Heart to Heart is seeking a compassionate and dependable Lead Direct Support Professional to guide our Day Program and support individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in achieving their ISP goals and coordinate daily programming and staff assignments, while building meaningful relationships with the individuals and staff and to create a warm, safe and inclusive environment where every individual can thrive.

Requirements

• Non Probationary Driver's License
• Two (2) years lead staff or management experience, preferred
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience with Therap, preferred
• All DDD required trainings

Summary

• Develop and maintain interactive relationships with individuals that reflects the values of Heart to Heart
• Participate in ISP meetings and may assist in development of ISP
• Oversee implementation of ISP
• Create goal sheets for each individuals ISP with Manager or Director
• Coordinate service provisions within the community in conjunction with Day Program Manager/Support Coordinator's
• Create housekeeping assignments for DSP staff
• Plan and implement recreational activity plans for the individuals with adherence to activity schedule
• Identify and implement strategies for maximizing the inclusion of individuals
• Administer medication and document such in compliance with Heart to Heart policies and procedures and DDD guidelines
• Orient new individuals to basic safety practices and ensure emergency drills are conducted as required
• Transport individuals to community destinations in Heart to Heart vehicles and supervise individual during outings
• Follows through with additional responsibilities and tasks as related to care and compliance as assigned by Management
• Maintain individuals hygiene, dietary needs and restrictions