Direct Support Pro Lead

Sunrise Group

8d•$21 - $21

About The Position

The Direct Support Pro Lead provides support, assistance, and supervision to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities so they can live valued lives in the community. The role takes an individualized approach to supporting each person’s needs, goals, rights, and choices. The Lead assists the Residential Program Director with supervision, staffing and coordination, and helps ensure that individual training, behavior, and support programs are implemented and documented in accordance with regulatory requirements. The position also helps protect individuals’ health, safety, and well-being, supports independence, monitors compliance, and maintains homes, outdoor areas, and vehicles. The position pays $20.50 per hour. Employment is contingent on successfully completing required pre-employment background and drug screenings. Direct Support roles are mandated reporters and must report instances of abuse, neglect, or exploitation that they are involved in or witness.

Requirements

Successfully complete required pre-employment background and drug screenings.
Valid driver’s license with all necessary endorsements.
At least 3 years of driving experience.
Basic computer skills.
High school diploma or equivalent if required by the work location.
At least 1 year of experience working in the human service field if required by the work location.

Responsibilities

Assist the Residential Program Director in providing supervision to meet individuals’ needs and goals according to their plans.
Ensure each individual’s training, behavior, and support programs are implemented and documented in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Protect the health, safety, and well-being of individuals at all times.
Provide a positive, reinforcing environment that promotes independence and choice.
Assist the Residential Program Director with staff scheduling, doctors’ appointments, vehicle maintenance, and grocery shopping as assigned.
Assist with monitoring ongoing compliance with agency directives, licensing standards, policies, and procedures.
Ensure homes, outside areas, and vehicles are well maintained and organized.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Report instances of abuse, neglect, or exploitation that the employee is involved in or witnesses, as a mandated reporter.