Lead Direct Support Professional

Purpose-SC, Inc.; Challendon (SC); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Purpose-SC, Inc. is seeking a Lead Direct Support Professional to uphold a compassionate, patient-centered environment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role requires supervising Direct Support Professionals and ensuring high-quality care within a structured program.

The position is full-time with a day shift (7a–7p). Compensation ranges from $17.00 to $19.50 per hour, plus standard benefits. Training and team collaboration are emphasized in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least one year of supervisory or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to Direct Support Professionals.
• Ensure a safe therapeutic environment for individuals in care.
• Complete daily cleaning, housekeeping, and restocking of supplies and document tasks.
• Follow the Structured Therapeutic Program Schedule.
• Coordinate with other departments for treatment, appointments, admissions and discharges.
• Document participation, shift notes, and event reporting.
• Report health status and shift activities to incoming staff.
• Maintain appropriate staff coverage and attend mandatory meetings.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership ability

Communication

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Purpose: SC provides meaningful and rewarding employment opportunities supporting children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We provide residential, educational, and recreational programs to support and improve the lives of those we serve in a caring and compassionate team environment.

Lead Direct Support Professional – We are looking for a Lead Direct Support Professional to help with our vision.

Pay: $17.00–19.50 an hour

Job Type: Full-time

Shift: 7a–7p

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to Direct Support Professionals.
• Ensure overall therapeutic environment is available to individuals in our care (environment is safe without hazard of injury and individuals' rights are respected).
• Complete daily cleaning, housekeeping, and restocking of supplies during each shift, including proper documentation for all work completed.
• Ensure the Structured Therapeutic Program Schedule is followed.
• Collaborate and coordinate with other departments as needed for the treatment of individuals, including assisting with medical appointments, admissions, and discharges to the program.
• Document all attempts for individual participation in daily activities, such as 15‑minute accountabilities, daily shift notes, and General Event Reporting.
• Responsible for reporting all shift activities and individual health status summary to the incoming staff prior to shift change.
• Ensure proper staff coverage ratio is in place.
• Attend all mandatory team/program meetings.
• Resolve/repair all damaged or non-functioning company property. If unable to resolve/repair, complete and submit a Maintenance Work Request.
• Actively engage in positive, intermittent communication with guardians, family, employees, and referents by telephone and/or face‑to‑face when required.
• Follow the required order of notification and immediately report any event of suspected, witnessed, or reported abuse, neglect, exploitation, or misappropriation. Participate in all stages of an investigation pertaining to alleged/suspected abuse and comply with all external investigations or inspections.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• One year of supervisory experience or demonstrated leadership ability: ability to integrate the vision of the organization with all supportive services and personnel.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance