Lead Direct Support Professional

Community Options, Inc.; Idalou (TX); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Birthday holiday

Paid time off

Employee discounts

403b retirement

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Lubbock, TX is seeking a Lead Direct Support Professional to provide person-centered care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and to lead a local team.

The role includes supporting ISP/PCP goals, coordinating daily routines, and ensuring services run smoothly while promoting safety and wellbeing. Starting pay is $14.20 per hour with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Must be able to establish a supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care tailored to each individual's ISP/PCP.
• Assist in training team members to support program goals and routines.
• Assist with daily routines including cooking, meals, feeding, and hygiene.
• Monitor health needs and report concerns.
• Ensure documentation and billing records are accurate and timely.
• Participate in community, social, and recreational activities with individuals.
• Keep locations and vehicles clean and stocked with supplies.
• Cooperate with licensing staff during inspections.
• Additional tasks as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states.

We are now hiring Full-TimeLead Direct Support Professionals in Lubbock, TX. The Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for providing person-centered care tailored to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This person will also support a team with day-to-day operations and challenges as a team leader for an assigned location.

Starting pay is $14.20/ per hour

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities tailored to their Individual Support Plan (ISP)/Person Centered Plan (PCP)
• Assist with training team members to support programmatic initiatives, goals, daily routines, and the unique needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Assist with daily routines including cleaning, cooking established meal plans, feeding, medication administration, and maintaining personal hygiene
• Monitor the health and medical needs of individuals and immediately report any concerns
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
• Participate with individuals in community, social, and recreational activities
• Ensure work locations and vehicles are clean, well maintained, and stocked with necessary supplies including groceries, medications, and cleaning supplies
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday!
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities
• Great coworkers/team that support you!
• University partnerships that include tuition reduction

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity EmployerM/F/D/V