Lead Direct Support Professional

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Employee discounts

403b retirement plan

Career growth

Great coworkers

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is hiring a Full-Time Lead Direct Support Professional in Lubbock, TX to provide person-centered care tailored to meet the needs of individuals with IDD and to support a team as a location lead.

The Lead DSP will assist with daily routines, training team members, and ensuring safety, documentation, and community participation. Starting pay is $14.20 per hour, with competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• State and agency required trainings completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities tailored to their ISP/PCP.
• Assist with training team members to support programmatic initiatives, goals, daily routines, and the unique needs of individuals with IDD.
• 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Person-centered care

Disability support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are now hiring Full-Time Lead 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 Employer M/F/D/V