Lead Direct Support Professional — Empower Independence & Care

Sunrise Community, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sunrise Community, Inc. in New York is seeking a Direct Support professional to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in living valued lives in the community.

You will help implement training and support plans, monitor health and safety, and promote independence with a positive, reinforcing environment. This role requires a valid driver's license with endorsements and at least 1 year of human service experience, plus pre-employment screenings; strong communication

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Driver's License with endorsements and have a minimum of 3 years of driving experience.
• Must successfully complete the required pre-employment Background and Drug Screenings.
• Must have basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists Residential Program Director in providing supervision to meet the needs and goals of the individuals according to their plans.
• Ensures each individual’s training, behavior and support programs are implemented and documented per regulatory requirements.
• Protects health, safety and well-being of the individuals at all times.
• Provides a positive, reinforcing environment that promotes independence and choice.
• Assists with scheduling staff, doctors’ appointments, vehicle maintenance and grocery shopping as assigned.
• Monitors ongoing compliance with agency directives, licensing standards and policies and procedures.
• Maintains all homes, outside areas and vehicles in good condition.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Positive attitude

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sunrise Community, Inc. in New York is seeking a Direct Support professional to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in living valued lives in the community.

You will help implement training and support plans, monitor health and safety, and promote independence with a positive, reinforcing environment. This role requires a valid driver's license with endorsements and at least 1 year of human service experience, plus pre-employment screenings; strong communication