Lead Direct Support Professional & Trauma-Informed Mentor

Abraxas Youth & Family Services; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Resources for Human Development in Lansdale, PA is seeking a Direct Support Professional Lead (Lead DSP) to mentor direct support professionals and provide hands-on supervision for individuals with IDD and related needs.

The role combines direct care with leadership, ensuring regulatory compliance, effective ISP implementation, trauma-informed care, and collaboration with the Residential Manager to maintain high-quality services.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience working with individuals with IDD and/or Mental Health issues.
• Understanding of trauma, trauma-informed care, and the creation of trauma-informed environments.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and documenting in English required.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, trains, observes, monitors, and provides feedback to DSPs regarding ISP implementation.
• Develops and maintains organizational systems in assigned areas/homes based on support needs and budgets.
• Provide service to consumers in accordance with all state, local and federal regulations.
• Collaboration with management in preparation for daily operation of the program.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Trauma-informed care

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Resources for Human Development in Lansdale, PA is seeking a Direct Support Professional Lead (Lead DSP) to mentor direct support professionals and provide hands-on supervision for individuals with IDD and related needs.

The role combines direct care with leadership, ensuring regulatory compliance, effective ISP implementation, trauma-informed care, and collaboration with the Residential Manager to maintain high-quality services.