Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Camelot Society; Mountlake Terrace (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Camelot Society in Mountlake Terrace, WA seeks a Lead Staff member to support direct care for individuals with special needs, participate in training, scheduling, and program oversight. You will work under the Program Manager and Program Administrator to ensure quality services and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, planning and organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate medical visits, documentation, and community involvement;

Qualifications

• 6 months experience with special needs populations preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and sound judgment.
• Excellent communication skills; specifically verbal skills in reference to receptive and instructive communication.
• Ability to plan and organize as needed.
• Have met all qualifications for the Direct Supported Professional position.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care (DSP) training, including some new hire orientation.
• Provide staff training, including new hire orientation.
• Complete staff schedules with input from the Program Manager.
• Cover shifts when necessary.
• Carry the Supported Living phone on a shared basis with the other Lead Staff.
• Review client charts daily and monitor implementation and documentation of all written programs.
• Schedule medical appointments and ensure required paperwork is completed.
• Attend quarterly quality assurance checklists and monthly fire drills.
• Develop and contribute to PCSPs; assist in scheduling assessments and documenting progress.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Organizational skills

DSP experience

Job description

Responsible to Program Manager & Program Administrator

In addition to the DSP job description, the Lead Staff will be responsible for the following duties:

1. To provide direct care (DSP) training, including some new hire orientation.
2. To provide necessary staff training, including new hire orientation.
3. To complete the staff schedules with input and guidance from the Program Manager.
4. To cover shifts when necessary.
5. To carry the Supported Living phone on a shared basis with the other Lead Staff.
6. To review client charts daily and monitor implementation and documentation of all written programs.
7. To schedule necessary appointments to the doctor, dentists, as well as other medical providers, and ensure the correct paperwork is completed. To attend critical medical appointments.
8. To ensure that weekly menus are correct, with client input and utilizing substitutions where necessary, and make sure the grocery budget is met.
9. To complete quarterly quality assurance checklists and monthly fire drills. Address identified needs with Program Manager.
10. To participate in the development of Person Centered Supported Plans (PCSP’s):

1. To assist the Program Manager in scheduling and obtaining assessments.
2. To provide relevant information regarding client’s progress at annual PCSP meeting.

1. To review the Individual Instruction and Support Plan (IISP) quarterly and report any recommended changes to the Program Manager.
2. To attend all scheduled meetings and provide relevant information for the success of each individual.
3. To assist in the completion of performance evaluations for staff.
4. To complete monthly change over in each client’s book.
5. Be able to perform operations in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the governing body in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, e.g. WAC & RCWs.
6. Act as liaison for the client related to medical, and other professional needs.
7. Supervise the confidentiality and safe storage of current and closed client records.
8. Ensure proper recording of financial transactions. Reconcile all financial accounts and balance bank statements monthly.
9. To encourage and facilitate teamwork and staff morale.
10. To review and ensure correctness of staff time sheets based on site schedule book, as requested by the Program Manager.
11. To transport clients and monitor documentation of mileage.
12. To plan for and verify the maintenance of Camelot Society vehicles.
13. To assist in the completion, follow-up and processing of General Event Reports (GERs).
14. To attend conferences, seminars, and workshops to enhance the planning and maintenance of effective programs.
15. To maintain relationships with each client’s parents and/or guardians, advocates, school and vocational training personnel, and consultants in regards to daily activities.
16. To establish and maintain positive relationships with the local community.
17. Adhere to and demonstrate the agency policies and procedures.
18. Other duties as assigned by Program Manager.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum of 6 months experience working with special needs populations preferred.
2. Demonstrated leadership abilities and sound judgment.
3. Excellent communication skills; specifically verbal skills in reference to receptive and instructive communication.
4. Ability to plan and organize as needed.
5. Have met all qualifications for the Direct Supported Professional position.