Team Leader - Disability Services & DSP Mentor

Benchmark Human Services; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages based on experience

Health and dental insurance

401k plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Various shifts and locations

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Benchmark Human Services in Swedesboro, NJ is seeking a Team Leader to supervise Direct Support Professionals, coordinate staffing, and ensure high-quality care for individuals with disabilities. The role includes ongoing training to obtain required certifications and a commitment to empowering individuals in our residential, community, and employment programs.

The position requires at least one year of management experience, plus direct care background and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• At least one year of management experience.
• Experience working with developmentally disabled population.
• At least 2 years working in direct care.
• Reliable transportation.
• Valid auto insurance and driver's license.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute individual served doctor's appointments
• Assist in crisis situations
• Assist in coordinating staffing coverage
• Mentor/teach Direct Support Professionals how to work with individuals served
• Monitor individuals served spending money
• Monitor proper diet and meal plan of person served
• Protect and honor the rights of people with disabilities
• Ensuring a safe and clean home for people served
• Develop a positive rapport while serving as a role model to create a safe and caring environment
• Assists the Program Coordinator in supervising, supporting and training DSP's
• Document data displaying the individual served goals and progression
• Assist in finding and participating in meaningful community activities
• Participate in on-going professional training

Skills

Management experience

Experience with IDD population

Direct care experience

Reliable transportation

Driver's license & auto insurance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Benchmark Human Services in Swedesboro, NJ is seeking a Team Leader to supervise Direct Support Professionals, coordinate staffing, and ensure high-quality care for individuals with disabilities. The role includes ongoing training to obtain required certifications and a commitment to empowering individuals in our residential, community, and employment programs.

The position requires at least one year of management experience, plus direct care background and reliable transportation.