Líder de equipo DSP

Guardian Residential Services; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Free food & snacks

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Guardian Residential Services in Stafford, Virginia is seeking an experienced Direct Support Professional (DSP) Team Lead to guide the DSP team in a residential home. You will provide direct support to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and ensure adherence to care plans, documentation, and safety procedures.

The role requires leadership, calm communication, and a commitment to person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Experience with individuals with significant behavioral support needs highly preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record.
• Background checks required.
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties of a Direct Support Professional.
• Provide leadership and guidance to DSP staff during shifts.
• Ensure staff follow service plans and safety procedures.
• Maintain calm, professional approach during challenging behaviors.
• Reinforce training and guide staff on care standards.
• Ensure medications are administered and documented per requirements.
• Ensure shift documentation is accurate and submitted on time.
• Monitor quality and consistency of services.
• Communicate concerns to appropriate supervisors.
• Assist with documentation reviews and audits.
• Promote teamwork and positive communication among staff.
• Support individuals with daily living activities, meals, and community participation.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, structured, person-centered environment.
• Follow Guardian Residential Services policies and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Documentation

Safety awareness

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Free food & snacks
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance

DSP Team Lead – Stafford, VA

Pay: $19.00–$21.00 per hour

Guardian Residential Services (GRS) is actively seeking an experienced and dependable Direct Support Professional (DSP) Team Lead for our residential group home in Stafford, Virginia.

This position supports individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities who may have complex behavioral support needs and challenging behaviors. The DSP Team Lead will provide direct, person-centered support while also helping guide DSP staff to ensure consistency, safety, proper documentation, and quality care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform all duties and responsibilities of a Direct Support Professional.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to DSP staff during assigned shifts.
• Ensure staff follow individuals’ service plans, behavioral support plans, and established safety procedures.
• Maintain a calm and professional approach when supporting individuals during challenging behavioral situations.
• Reinforce training and provide immediate guidance to DSP staff regarding standards of care.
• Ensure medications are administered and documented according to company requirements.
• Ensure all shift documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted on time.
• Monitor the quality and consistency of services provided to individuals.
• Communicate behavioral, medical, safety, staffing, and other concerns promptly to appropriate supervisors.
• Assist with documentation reviews and audits as assigned.
• Promote positive communication and teamwork among staff.
• Support individuals with personal care, daily living activities, community participation, meals, and other needs as assigned.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, structured, and person-centered environment.
• Follow Guardian Residential Services policies and procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous direct-care experience supporting individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with significant behavioral support needs is highly preferred.
• Previous DSP, group home, residential, or behavioral support experience preferred.
• Ability to provide leadership and direction to other DSP staff.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and safety-focused during challenging situations.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Successful completion of required background checks.
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

We are looking for a strong, reliable, and compassionate Team Lead who can take initiative, support the DSP team, and provide consistent person-centered services to the individuals in the home.

Guardian Residential Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.