Team Leader - Direct Support Professional DSP

New Communities Inc; Boothbay Harbor (ME); Presencial; USD 3 513 000 - 3 857 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Paid time off

Training

Same day pay

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) match

Wellness program

Birthday bonus

Making a difference

Resumo da oferta

New Communities Inc. seeks a DSP Team Leader to support adults with intellectual challenges in a Monday–Friday schedule, with on-call after hours. The role includes leadership of direct care staff and limited resident supervision in a full-time capacity at our Maine location.

Salary ranges $25.50–$28.00/hour, with benefits such as health, dental and vision, tuition reimbursement, and retirement plan matching. A Maine driver’s license and supervisory experience are preferred.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Active Maine driver’s license is required.
• One year of experience in a healthcare setting and one year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with residents and coworkers whose primary language is English.
• DSP, 40-hour CRMA, CPR/FA, and Behavioral Intervention Training required within 120 days after hire.

Responsabilidades

• Team Supervision: Lead and supervise the direct care team, addressing employee performance issues with the support of the Program Manager.
• Staffing Coordination: Ensure safe and adequate facility coverage by coordinating staffing schedules.
• Resident Support: Assist residents in achieving their individual service plan goals, providing personal care and other essential support to enhance their quality of life.
• Crisis Management: Offer assistance and guidance to clients and staff during crisis situations.
• Medication Oversight: Oversee all medication administration practices and procedures to ensure compliance and safety.
• Intake & Discharge Facilitation: Manage the intake and discharge process for residents, maintaining accurate and up-to-date clinical records.
• Collaboration: Work closely with guardians and approved external agencies to ensure the delivery of high-quality services.

Conhecimentos

Team supervision

Staff coordination

Resident support

Crisis management

Medication oversight

Record keeping

Collaboration

Communication

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Description

New Communities is proud to have been named one of the 2024, 2025 and 2026 Best Places to Work in Maine. This recognition reflects our commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding environment for our team members. Join our award-winning team!

New Communities is seeking a talented professional to join our team as a DSP Team Leader for our intellectual disability program supporting adults with intellectual challenges and other disabilities. This full-time leadership position has limited supervisory responsibilities for residents and general oversight of direct care staff. The DSP Team Leader position typically follows a Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM schedule, though flexibility is required to meet program needs. Providing after hours on-call supervision on a regular rotation is required.

Rate of pay ranges $25.50-$28.00/hour depending on certification and experience.

DSP Team Leader Responsibilities include:

• Team Supervision: Lead and supervise the direct care team, addressing employee performance issues with the support of the Program Manager.
• Staffing Coordination: Ensure safe and adequate facility coverage by coordinating staffing schedules.
• Resident Support: Assist residents in achieving their individual service plan goals, providing personal care and other essential support to enhance their quality of life.
• Crisis Management: Offer assistance and guidance to clients and staff during crisis situations.
• Medication Oversight: Oversee all medication administration practices and procedures to ensure compliance and safety.
• Intake & Discharge Facilitation: Manage the intake and discharge process for residents, maintaining accurate and up-to-date clinical records.
• Collaboration: Work closely with guardians and approved external agencies to ensure the delivery of high-quality services.

The DSP Team Leader position requires flexibility and the ability to manage time and multiple tasks with varying deadlines and little supervision. Strong organizational, written and interpersonal communication as well as basic supervisory skills are essential.

The DSP Team Leader Benefits:

• Paid time off - 17 days off per year plus 9 paid holidays
• Paid training opportunities and certifications
• Same day pay option
• Health insurance
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5000/year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 5% company match
• Wellness program including fitness reimbursement
• Birthday bonus
• Making a difference!

Requirements

DSP Team Leader Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Active Maine driver’s license is required
• One year of experience in a healthcare setting and one year of supervisory experience preferred
• Must be able to communicate effectively with residents and coworkers whose primary language is English
• DSP, 40-hour CRMA, CPR/FA, and Behavioral Intervention Training required within 120 days after hire