Residential Services Team Lead - Mentor & Impact

BrightPath Human Services; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Paid training and career development

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holiday pay

Employee recognition and advancement

Job summary

BrightPath Human Services is seeking a Residential Services Team Leader to supervise Direct Support Professionals and oversee daily operations in a new residential program. You will train, mentor, and schedule staff while ensuring compassionate, person-centered care consistent with BrightPath's mission.

Growth opportunities available as the program expands. The role includes on-call duties and collaboration with clinical and program staff to support individuals’ independence and community

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year of Direct Support Professional or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to guide and support a team.
• Ability to obtain NADSP FLS certification within 6 months (company paid).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to individuals in residential programs, promoting independence and community inclusion.
• Serve as role model/mentor/supervisor for DSP staff, assisting with training and onboarding.
• Complete weekly programmatic schedules.
• Monitor documentation for accuracy and compliance (daily notes, incident reports, medication records).
• Communicate effectively with team members, Program Manager, and clinical staff.
• Assist with ISP implementation and behavior support strategies.
• Ensure adherence to BrightPath policies, ODP 6400 regulations, and health/safety standards.
• Participate in on-call rotations or emergency coverage as assigned.
• Support a positive, team-oriented culture within the home and organization.

Skills

Leadership

Direct Support Professional Experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

BrightPath Human Services is seeking a Residential Services Team Leader to supervise Direct Support Professionals and oversee daily operations in a new residential program. You will train, mentor, and schedule staff while ensuring compassionate, person-centered care consistent with BrightPath's mission.

Growth opportunities available as the program expands. The role includes on-call duties and collaboration with clinical and program staff to support individuals’ independence and community