LEAD DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Apis Services, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

DailyPay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs

Paid training and professional develop

Leadership and career advancement

Zusammenfassung

Resources for Human Development is seeking a Lead Direct Support Professional to support the Site Supervisor and mentor Direct Support Professionals. The role focuses on direct care, staff support, and program operations while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities include mentoring, training, ISP implementation, and collaboration with management to prepare daily operations. A strong emphasis on trauma-informed care, communication, and teamwork is expected, with opportunities for

Qualifikationen

• Demonstrated mentoring and leadership abilities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of trauma-informed approaches and environments.

Aufgaben

• Mentor, train, observe, and give feedback to Direct Support Professionals on ISP implementation.
• Collaborate with management to ensure service delivery aligns with ISPs and regulations.
• Develop and maintain organizational systems based on needs and budgets.
• Provide services to consumers per state and federal regulations.
• Assist in preparing daily program operations with management.

Kenntnisse

Mentoring

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Email literacy

Time-tracking software

Jobbeschreibung

Lead Direct Support Professional

Full-Time | Paid Training | DailyPay Available

Resources for Human Development, a nonprofit organization, seeks a Lead Direct Support Professional to support the Site Supervisor and mentor Direct Support Professionals. The role involves direct care, staff support, and program operations while ensuring compliance with regulations.

What You'll Do

Your responsibilities may include:

• Works with Direct Support Professionals, management, internal departments, and stakeholders to ensure service implementation per Individual Service Plans.
• Mentors, trains, observes, monitors, and provides feedback to Direct Support Professionals regarding ISPs.
• Develops and maintains organizational systems in assigned areas/homes based on support needs, budgets, and Individual Service Plans.
• Provides service to consumers in accordance with state, local, and federal regulations.
• Collaborates with management to prepare daily operations of the program.

Who We're Looking For

• Dependable, team‑oriented, service‑focused, professional, positive, and compassionate.
• Committed to helping others.
• Effective interpersonal skills and leadership qualities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (associate or bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Basic computer and internet literacy, including email and time‑recording applications.
• At least two years of experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and/or mental health issues.
• Understanding of trauma‑informed care and creating trauma‑informed environments.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record within the last five years.
• Subject to employment clearances, including FBI clearance when applicable.

Schedule

Full-Time.

Benefits

• DailyPay – access earned wages before payday.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Employee assistance program.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid training and professional development opportunities.
• Leadership and career advancement opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Resources for Human Development is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, or any other protected status.

About Our Organization

Resources for Human Development has more than 56 years of service, delivering innovative programs for intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral health, homelessness, addiction recovery, and more. We serve tens of thousands of people across over 115 programs nationwide.

"Creating a Better Tomorrow... Today"