Lead Direct Support Professional

Resources for Human Development; Durham Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

On-the-job training

Job summary

Resources for Human Development is looking for a Lead Direct Support Professional in Riegelsville, PA. This full-time position supports the Site Supervisor while providing direct care to consumers, mentoring staff, and ensuring a quality services environment.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or higher, experience with individuals with IDD and understanding of trauma-informed care. Comprehensive benefits including health care and retirement plans are offered.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience working with individuals with IDD and/or mental health issues.
• Basic computer and internet literacy.
• Valid driver’s license and subject to clearances.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and provide feedback to Direct Support Professionals.
• Develop organizational systems for services based on individual needs.
• Collaborate with management for daily operation preparation.

Skills

Interpersonal interactions

Mentorship

Trauma-informed care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates or bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

LEAD DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Riegelsville, PA

Schedule: 4 Day Work Week! Tuesday 7a-3p, Wednesday 7a-3p, Friday 7a-3p/3p-11p, Saturday 7a-3p

Position Summary

The Lead Direct Support Professional (LDSP) directly supports the Site Supervisor in maintaining program operations in accordance with industry, federal and local regulations. In addition to providing direct-care to consumers, this leadership position serves as a mentor to other Direct Support Professionals, models effective interpersonal interactions, develops creative strategies to enhance consumers’ independent living skills, and maintains professionalism. The LDSP will perform responsibilities assigned by the Site Supervisor to ensure quality services and operations are maintained. A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed.

Essential Duties and Functions

Staff Support

• Works with Direct Support Professionals, management, internal departments, and other stakeholders to ensure service implementation as stated in Individual Service Plans.
• Mentors, trains, observes, monitors, and provides feedback to DSPs regarding the implementation of the ISPs.

Direct Care

• Develops and maintains organizational systems in assigned areas/homes based on the support needs of the individuals as outlined in their ISPs and budget.
• Provides service to consumers in accordance with all state, local and federal regulations.

Operations

• Collaborates with management in preparation for the daily operation of the program.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent at a minimum; associates or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Basic computer and internet literacy, with the ability to use applications like email, time recording and other programs to enter and retrieve data as necessary.
• Two years of experience working with individuals with IDD and/or mental health issues.
• Understanding of trauma, trauma-informed care, and creation of trauma-informed environments.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Subject to employment clearances, including FBI clearance, if applicable.

Working Conditions

• Works in participant’s home.

Hazard and Atmospheric Conditions

• Exposure to fumes, dust, extreme heat, extreme cold, wet or humid environments, loud noise, confined places, mists or gases, mechanical hazards, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, burn hazard.

What We Offer You

• Commitment to maintaining a values-based and trauma-informed environment for all.
• Comprehensive health care coverage including medical, eye, and dental for qualifying staff.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Generous paid time off.
• On-the-job training.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand and move about in the performance of the duties.
• May be subject to participant’s occasional behaviors.
• Medium lifting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Stand or sit (stationary position), walk, use hands or fingers to handle or feel, climb stairs/ladders, talk/hear, see, push or pull, repetitive motion, reach high or low, kneel, stoop, crouch or crawl.

Reporting Relationships

• Direct Supervisor: Site Supervisor

About Company and Equal Employment Opportunity

Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering shared services to Inperium and its affiliate companies, focusing on quality outcomes and cost savings. Apis Services, Inc. and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.