Direct Support Lead: Empower Lives in the Community

Sunrise Group; Homestead (FL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sunrise Group seeks a Direct Support Professional Lead in Homestead, FL to supervise and support individuals with developmental disabilities in their community living settings. You will help implement training, health, safety, and behavioral plans while promoting independence and choice.

Responsibilities include scheduling staff, coordinating appointments, maintaining vehicles and homes, and ensuring compliance with agency directives and licensing standards; you will contribute to a caring,

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete the required pre-employment Background and Drug Screenings.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License with all necessary endorsements and have a minimum of 3 years of driving experience.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• High School Diploma or equivalent if required by work location.
• Minimum one year of experience working in the human service field if required by work location.

Responsibilities

• Assists Residential Program Director in providing supervision to meet the needs and goals of the individuals according to their plans.
• Ensures each individual’s training, behavior and support programs are being implemented and documented in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensures that the health, safety and well-being of the individuals are protected at all times.
• Provides a positive, reinforcing environment that promotes independence and choice.
• Assists Residential Program Director with scheduling staff, doctors’ appointments, vehicle maintenance and grocery shopping as assigned.
• Provides assistance with monitoring for ongoing compliance with agency directives, licensing standards and policies and procedures.
• Ensures all homes, outside areas and vehicles are well maintained and organized.
• Performs all other duties as assignedSR97A10

Skills

Driving

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sunrise Group seeks a Direct Support Professional Lead in Homestead, FL to supervise and support individuals with developmental disabilities in their community living settings. You will help implement training, health, safety, and behavioral plans while promoting independence and choice.

Responsibilities include scheduling staff, coordinating appointments, maintaining vehicles and homes, and ensuring compliance with agency directives and licensing standards; you will contribute to a caring,