LEAD DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Advancing-Opportunities,-Inc.; Woodland Park (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness programs

Employee referral bonuses

Company-paid training

Job summary

Advancing Opportunities is seeking a compassionate Lead Direct Support Professional in Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ. In this on-site leadership role, you’ll provide direct support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities while mentoring staff and promoting regulatory compliance.

You will help maintain a safe, home-like residential environment, assist with daily living activities and medication procedures, and help residents build independence and community connections.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering direct care to individuals with IDD.
• Ability to mentor and supervise Direct Support Professionals.
• Commitment to regulatory compliance and safety.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living activities and home maintenance.
• Provide supervision and guidance to promote independence.
• Assist with medications per policies and training.
• Monitor health and behavioral needs; report changes.
• Coordinate evening and weekend programming.
• Mentor staff and ensure treatment plans are followed.

Job description

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LEAD DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Regular Full Time Service Worker Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ, US

Salary Range: $19.35 To $20.35 Hourly

Make a Difference Every Day

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At Advancing Opportunities, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Lead Direct Support Professional who wants to make a difference, build a rewarding career, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed. In this leadership role, you will provide direct support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities while mentoring staff, promoting regulatory compliance, and helping maintain a safe, supportive, and home-like residential environment.

As a Lead Direct Support Professional, you will have the opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills while helping individuals increase their independence, participate in their communities, and achieve their personal goals.

Why Join Our Team?

Competitive Pay & Benefits

• Competitive weekday and weekend compensation
• DailyPay, allowing access to earned wages before payday
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness programs
• Employee referral bonuses
• Company-paid training

Career Growth & Development

• Paid training programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Certification opportunities
• Leadership development programs
• Career advancement opportunities
• Opportunities across multiple service lines

Meaningful Work That Matters

• Make a difference every day
• Help individuals build independence and life skills
• Support meaningful community participation
• Build positive and supportive relationships
• Mentor and guide Direct Support Professionals
• Join a mission-driven organization

What You’ll Do

As a Lead Direct Support Professional, you will provide direct care and on-site leadership within a residential program. Primary responsibilities include:

• Support individuals with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, grooming, meal planning and preparation, housekeeping, laundry, shopping, and home maintenance.
• Provide supervision, guidance, and assistance that promote independence, personal choice, dignity, safety, and quality of life.
• Help individuals develop self-care, independent living, social, academic, pre-vocational, and vocational skills.
• Support individuals in building relationships and participating in recreational, social, and community activities.
• Transport and accompany individuals to medical, psychological, behavioral health, and other appointments.
• Communicate appointment information and ensure required follow-up is completed.
• Assist individuals with medications in accordance with organizational policies, approved procedures, and required training.
• Review and audit medication administration records, medication counts, logs, and related documentation.
• Monitor individual health, behavioral, and personal care needs and communicate changes or concerns to the Residential Manager and appropriate treatment team members.
• Recognize potential crisis situations and respond using approved behavioral support and crisis intervention techniques.
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate, timely, concise, and legible service documentation, progress notes, data records, medication records, critical logs, and other required reports.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly reports for referring agencies, guardians, and parents, as required.
• Mentor Direct Support Professionals and provide on-site guidance, coaching, and training.
• Help staff understand and consistently follow individual treatment plans, behavioral plans, motivational systems, policies, and program procedures.
• Provide direction to staff regarding work performance and promptly communicate performance or compliance concerns to the Residential Manager.
• Help coordinate evening and weekend programming, including house meetings, recreation, socialization, treatment plan activities, and skill-building opportunities.
• Ensure menus are followed and individuals receive balanced and