Direct Support Professional (DSP) Lead - Intermediate Care Facility (Brandon)

Quest Inc.•Brandon, FL

8d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Quest, Inc. makes a difference in the lives of nearly 600 people each day. For over 60 years, Quest, Inc. has been committed to enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities by providing a path to independence, community inclusion, and empowerment. We are a trusted name in offering compassionate, quality support services, and we invite you to be a part of our team. Our mission is to help people with developmental disabilities experience a full life, and our vision is to provide lifelong services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Requirements

18 years of age or older (required)
High School Diploma (required)
Valid FL Driver’s License with no major driving violations at all times (required)
6 months of experience working with persons who have Developmental Disabilities or working in an intensive behavior, psychiatric, nursing home or childcare (required)

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction to Direct Support Professionals on shift.
Responsible for implementation of services outlined in Habilitation Plan, IPP and daily schedule for all individuals in the homes.
Responsible for overall quality of care, safety and supervision of all individuals in the homes.
Responsible for driving large capacity vehicles to transport all individuals in the homes.
Responsible to detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, assess individual’s needs at all times.
Master all skills and competencies of a Direct Support Professional 3.
Provide assistance with personal care for all residents as needed including, but not limited to, toileting, bathing, dressing and hygiene needs.
Operate large capacity vehicles (10-12 passenger vans and wheelchair buses).
Implement active treatment, training programs, competency checks, behavior plans/protocols and service goals including, but not limited to areas of self-help, daily living, social skills, leisure activities and community inclusion for all residents.
Safely lift, transfer and reposition all residents as outlined in daily schedules.
Ensure safety for residents who eat orally during mealtimes.
Complete housekeeping duties on a daily basis.
Ensure adequate supervision of residents in the home. This may include staying past regularly scheduled hours until staff arrive for the next shift or back-up staffing is arranged.
Report to work during inclement weather to ensure adequate supervision and care of all individuals in the home. This may include sheltering in place during a hurricane.
Ensure that the home has adequate supplies accessible to all staff and residents.
Ensure daily documentation is completed by all staff members during each shift.

Benefits

Medical Coverage: HRA, FSA, premium discounts, wellness credits, free virtual and Minute Clinic visits, free imaging, and surgery
Dental and vision coverage
Company paid life, short- and long-term disability insurance
401(k) with up to 2.5% match
Tuition assistance and reimbursement
Employee assistance program
401(K) with company match and EAP for part-time/part-time on call employees
Voluntary accident and hospitalization coverage available
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)