Lead Direct Support Professional — Inspire Independence & Care

Merakey; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Well-being platform

Backup care access

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Free online courses

Job summary

Merakey in Escondido, CA is seeking a Lead Direct Support Professional to empower individuals with disabilities through teaching, coaching, and daily living support in residential and community settings.

You will serve as lead on shifts, coordinate with administrators, assist with scheduling, document progress in electronic health records, and ensure compliance with policies while promoting dignity and independence.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license, if required.
• Ability to read, speak, write and comprehend the English language.
• Must have desire to help others reach their fullest potential.
• Completes PPD testing and Physical Examination upon hire and minimally every 2 years thereafter, if required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed.
• Ability to model, teach, and encourage socially-acceptable behaviors as needed.

Responsibilities

• Act in lead role on assigned shift; point person for all activities, incident notification/reporting, and overall program responsible liaison.
• Assist Administrator in staff scheduling as assigned.
• Supports Individual(s) in tasks in a residential and/or community setting including activities of daily living and personal care.
• May prepare or assist with preparing meals that promote proper nutrition, good health and meet Individual-specific dietary needs.
• May accompany individual(s) to medical appointments, completing pre/post paperwork, as needed.
• May dispense appropriate medication based on policy and protocol; report errors.
• May transport or arrange transport of individual(s), following vehicle policy and procedure and adheres to driving laws.
• Documents individual daily progress in electronic health record; update communication logs as directed.
• Immediately reports to manager any uncharacteristic situation(s).
• Supports continued progress to individual’s goals and outcomes within the support plan.
• Follows any individual-specific nursing care or behavior plan.
• Increases independence by facilitating community resource engagement.
• Shares information in development and maintenance of the support plan.
• May support, guide and encourage individuals to access public transportation.
• Complies with Merakey Policy and Procedures.
• Completes required documentation and correspondences per policies and regulations.
• Follows emergency procedures as directed; HIPAA compliance.
• Follows Merakey Code of Conduct.

Skills

Compassion

Oral & Written communication

Assessment

Community Living Skills & Supports

Building & maintaining relationships &

Thinking on your feet

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Job description

Merakey in Escondido, CA is seeking a Lead Direct Support Professional to empower individuals with disabilities through teaching, coaching, and daily living support in residential and community settings.

You will serve as lead on shifts, coordinate with administrators, assist with scheduling, document progress in electronic health records, and ensure compliance with policies while promoting dignity and independence.