Lead DSP for Adult Day Program

VistAbility; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

LTD insurance

403(b) retirement match after 1 year

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

VistAbility in Richmond, CA seeks an experienced Lead Direct Support Professional (Instructor 2) to oversee day program services for adults with disabilities. You will act as program manager for 10-15 participants, develop ISPs, participate in ISP meetings, and supervise daily lesson plans.

The role requires a valid CA driver license, a high school diploma or GED, and at least two years serving people with disabilities, preferably in a day program.

Qualifications

• Valid CA driver license and good driving record.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Two years’ experience serving people with disabilities.
• Previous experience at a day program or similar community-based programs.

Responsibilities

• Acts as designated program manager for 10-15 people: develops and reviews ISPs and attends ISP meetings.
• Devises and implements data collection procedures; analyzes data and documents monthly progress.
• Develops and implements daily lesson plans.
• Encourages engagement through prompting, cueing, and fading procedures.
• Manages medical and personal care needs; including diapering and feeding assistance.
• Provides advocacy for the people served and supports instructors with training.

Skills

Leadership

Teambuilding

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college courses preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead DSP for Adult Day Program (Richmond, CA)

Position: Lead Direct Support Professional (Instructor 2) Location: Richmond, CA Hours: 8:00am-3:30pm (37.5 hours per week) Contract: full time

Program: GMC

On a typical work day, an Instructor 2...

• Acts as designated “program manager” for 10-15 people: develops, reviews, and evaluates Individual Service Plans(ISPs), attends ISP meetings
• Devises and implements data collection procedures, analysisofdata, makes monthly progress notations, develops and implements support plans, including positive behavioral support procedures
• Develops and implements daily lesson plans
• Encourages people to engage fully in activities by using prompting, cueing, and fading procedures
• Manages participants medical and personal care needs; including assistance with bathroom use, changing of adult diapers, and assistance with feeding.
• Serves as an advocate for the people we support
• Provides level 1Instructors with on-going training suggestions and constructive feedback/suggestions to improve job performance.

Nice to haves:

• Demonstrated leadership and teambuilding abilities
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office, internet use and email.
• Some College courses preferred.Additional experience may be substituted for college education.

Must Haves:

• Valid CA driver license and good driving record
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Two years’ experience serving peoplewith disabilities
• Previous experienceat a day program or similar community-based programs

Compensation: $21.75 per hour

Employer-paid benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, and LTD insurance valued at approximately $424.84 per pay period (about $5.23 per hour)

Paid time off:

• 11 paid holidays + 1 birthday holiday
• 12 sick days per year
• 10–25 vacation days per year (based on tenure)
• 30 hours of bereavement leave
• Up to 2 weeks of paid jury duty

Retirement:

2% employer 403(b) match after one year of service

Employer pays 100% of retiree dental and Medicare supplement premiums for eligible employees

Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate for approved business travel.

Required business use of a personal cell phone is reimbursed through a semi monthly stipend.