Lead Direct Support Professional

Community Options, Inc.; Idalou (TX); In loco; USD 16.000 - 23.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

403b Retirement Plan

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reduction

Descrizione del lavoro

Community Options, Inc. is hiring a Full-Time Lead Direct Support Professional in Lubbock, Texas. You will provide person-centered care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and lead a team at an assigned location.

The role includes training teammates, coordinating daily routines, and ensuring health, safety, and proper documentation. Starting pay is $14.20 per hour, with benefits and growth opportunities.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED completed.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Employment contingent upon successful background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug checks.
• Ability to establish a comfortable, supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports.

Mansioni

• Provide direct care tailored to ISP/PCP.
• Train and support team members on program goals and routines.
• Assist with daily routines including meals, medication administration, and hygiene.
• Monitor health and medical needs and report concerns.
• Complete program documentation and billable records accurately and timely.
• Engage individuals in community, social, and recreational activities.
• Maintain clean and stocked work locations and vehicles.

Conoscenze

Direct care

Team leadership

Disability support

Communication

Documentation

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

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

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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