Direct Support Professional (DSP) Lead - Intermediate Care Facility (Brandon)

Colonial Group; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Florida is seeking an Overnight Direct Support Supervisor to lead a shift and ensure high-quality care for residents.

You will drive large capacity vehicles, supervise DSPs, implement care plans, and uphold safety, documentation, and daily schedules. This full-time role requires shift flexibility and strong team coordination.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older (required).
• High School Diploma (required).
• Valid Florida driver’s license with no major violations (required).
• 6 months of experience with Developmental Disabilities or related settings (required).
• Supervisory experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to Direct Support Professionals on shift and ensure quality of care, safety and supervision.
• Drive large capacity vehicles to transport residents as needed.
• Implement services per Habilitation Plan, IPP and daily home schedules; maintain daily documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Safety Management

Documentation

Vehicle Operation

Education

High School Diploma

Valid FL Driver’s License

Job description

Schedule

Full-Time: Tuesday - Saturday 10:45pm - 7:15am (Overnights)

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to Direct Support Professionals on shift. Responsible for implementation of services outlined in Habilitation Plan, IPP and daily schedule for all individuals in the homes. Responsible for overall quality of care, safety and supervision of all individuals in the homes. Responsible for driving large capacity vehicles to transport all individuals in the homes
• Responsible to detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, assess individual’s needs at all times
• Master all skills and competencies of a Direct Support Professional 3:
  • Provide assistance with personal care for all residents as needed including, but not limited to, toileting, bathing, dressing and hygiene needs.
  • Operate large capacity vehicles (10-12 passenger vans and wheelchair buses).
  • Implement active treatment, training programs, competency checks, behavior plans/protocols and service goals including, but not limited to areas of self-help, daily living, social skills, leisure activities and community inclusion for all residents.
  • Safely lift, transfer and reposition all residents as outlined in daily schedules.
  • Ensure safety for residents who eat orally during mealtimes.
  • Complete housekeeping duties on a daily basis
  • Ensure adequate supervision of residents in the home. This may include staying past regularly scheduled hours until staff arrive for the next shift or back-up staffing is arranged.
  • Report to work during inclement weather to ensure adequate supervision and care of all individuals in the home. This may include sheltering in place during a hurricane.
  • Ensure that the home has adequate supplies accessible to all staff and residents.
  • Ensure daily documentation is completed by all staff members during each shift

Education/Certification Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older (required)
• High School Diploma (required)
• Valid FL Driver’s License with no major driving violations at all times (required)

Work Experience/Related Qualifications

• 6 months of experience working with persons who have Developmental Disabilities or working in an intensive behavior, psychiatric, nursing home or childcare (required)
• Supervisory experience (preferred)