Direct Support Lead

Sevita•Jeffersonville, IN

About The Position

The Direct Support Lead provides leadership and supervision to staff in a residence and community setting while also delivering direct services to individuals served. The role supports the company’s mission by helping ensure individual objectives and company goals are achieved. The position includes attending training related to individuals served, participating in community outings, orienting new employees to the house, and modeling accurate and timely documentation. The Direct Support Lead also assists with house staffing needs and recruitment, reviews individuals’ progress, coordinates and implements shift objectives, and helps deliver services such as skills training, job coaching, and behavior management in accordance with the Individual Plan (IP) and/or treatment team.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of experience providing direct services in the human services field.
Current driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance.
Current CPR/First Aid certification.
Strong leadership qualities and effective communication skills.
Acute attention to detail and ability to problem-solve.
Reliable, responsible attitude and compassionate approach.
Commitment to quality in work.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and supervision to staff in the residence and community.
Provide direct services to individuals served.
Attend training for individuals served to help ensure their objectives and company goals are achieved.
Participate in community outings.
Provide house orientation to new employees.
Model accurate and timely completion of documentation.
Assist with house staffing needs and staff recruitment.
Review individuals served progress.
Coordinate and implement shift objectives.
Provide skills training, job coaching, and behavior management according to the Individual Plan (IP) and/or treatment team.