LEAD DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Abraxas Youth & Family Services; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Resources for Human Development in Lansdale, PA is seeking a Direct Support Professional Lead (Lead DSP) to mentor direct support professionals and provide hands-on supervision for individuals with IDD and related needs.

The role combines direct care with leadership, ensuring regulatory compliance, effective ISP implementation, trauma-informed care, and collaboration with the Residential Manager to maintain high-quality services.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience working with individuals with IDD and/or Mental Health issues.
• Understanding of trauma, trauma-informed care, and the creation of trauma-informed environments.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and documenting in English required.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, trains, observes, monitors, and provides feedback to DSPs regarding ISP implementation.
• Develops and maintains organizational systems in assigned areas/homes based on support needs and budgets.
• Provide service to consumers in accordance with all state, local and federal regulations.
• Collaboration with management in preparation for daily operation of the program.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Trauma-informed care

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Lead the Way in Helping People Heal

Direct Support Professional Lead (Lead DSP)

Lansdale, PA
Full-Time Friday: 7am-3pm; Saturday and Sunday: 9am-9pm; Monday: 7am-3pm
$18.50 Hourly

DailyPay Available

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At Resources for Human Development, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life. We're seeking experienced, compassionate professionals who are ready to take the next step in their career by combining direct support responsibilities with leadership and mentorship.
As a Direct Support Professional Lead (Lead DSP), you'll provide hands-on support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities while serving as a mentor and resource for Direct Support Professionals. Your leadership will help ensure quality services, regulatory compliance, and positive outcomes for the individuals we serve.
If you're passionate about helping others, developing staff, and creating supportive, person-centered environments, we invite you to join our team.
RHD Montgomery County Homeless Services and Genny’s Place offers a safe place to stay and assistance for individuals experiencing homelessness, helping them transition towards independent living. The program is a partnership between Your Way Home, Montgomery County’s Office of Behavioral Health, and Resources for Human Development. The program specifically caters to single adults without housing. Clients have access to dedicated caseworkers who help them find permanent housing and apply for necessary benefits. Additionally, we provide practical support such as laundry facilities, transportation, meals, clothing, and essential life skills training.

Position Purpose

The Lead Direct Support Professional (LDSP) directly supports the Residential Manager in maintaining program operations in accordance with industry, federal and local regulations and requirements. In addition to providing direct-care to consumers and performing the duties of the Direct Support Professional, this leadership position serves as a mentor to other Direct Support Professionals via modeling effective interpersonal interactions, developing creative strategies aimed at enhancing consumers’ independent living skills, and maintaining professionalism. The LDSP will perform responsibilities assigned by the Site Supervisor to ensure that quality services and operations are maintained.

Major Responsibilities

• Works with Direct Support Professionals, management, internal departments, and additional stakeholders to ensure service implementation as stated in Individual Service Plans.
• Mentor, trains, observes, monitors, and provides feedback to DSP’s regarding the implementation of the ISPs.
• Develops and maintains organizational systems in assigned areas/homes based upon the support needs of the individuals as outlined in their ISPs and budget.
• Provide service to consumers in accordance with all state, local and federal regulations.
• Collaboration with management in preparation for the daily operation of the program.
• Follow incident management reporting procedures.
• Provide care that’s trauma informed
• All other duties as assigned
• Effective Communication: Ability to clearly and respectfully communicate with residents, families, staff, and external agencies. Demonstrates active listening and ensures transparency in all interactions.
• Ethical Practice: Upholds confidentiality, integrity, and ethical standards in all interactions and decisions, ensuring the rights and dignity of residents are prioritized.
• Leadership and Accountability: Provides clear direction to staff, models positive behaviors, and takes responsibility for the success of the residential program. Holds self and team members accountable for meeting expectations and standards.
• Collaboration: Works collaboratively with other professionals, families, and community partners to ensure quality care and services are provided to residents.
• Cultural Humility: Demonstrates respect for and understanding of the diverse backgrounds, needs, and perspectives of residents, staff, and families, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.
• Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution: Approaches challenges with a solution-focused mindset, resolving issues in a fair and timely manner, while maintaining professionalism and promoting a positive atmosphere.
• Adherence to Policies and Procedures: Ensures compliance with all regulatory and organizational standards, maintaining a safe, respectful, and efficient residential environment.

Job Qualifications And Competencies

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent at a minimum; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and documenting in English required.

Job Competencies

• Basic computer and internet literacy with the ability to utilize applications like emails, time recording and other programs to enter and retrieve data as necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Two years of experience working with individuals with IDD and/or Mental Health issues
• Understanding of trauma, trauma-informed care, and the creation of trauma-informed environments
• Valid driver’s license.
• Subject to employment clearances, including FBI clearance, if applicable.