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

Quest•Brandon, FL

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) Lead provides leadership and direction to Direct Support Professionals on shift at an Intermediate Care Facility in Brandon. The role implements services outlined in each individual’s Habilitation Plan, IPP, and daily schedule, and is responsible for the overall quality of care, safety, and supervision of individuals in the homes. The DSP Lead performs the skills and competencies of a Direct Support Professional 3, including assistance with personal care, implementation of active treatment and training programs, safe resident transfers, meal safety, housekeeping, and daily documentation. The position also involves driving large-capacity vehicles to transport residents, maintaining adequate supplies, and ensuring appropriate staffing and supervision. Staff may need to stay beyond scheduled hours if the next shift has not arrived, report during inclement weather, or shelter in place during a hurricane.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma required.
Valid Florida driver’s license with no major driving violations at all times.
At least 6 months of experience working with people with developmental disabilities, or in intensive behavior, psychiatric, nursing home, or childcare settings.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction to Direct Support Professionals on shift.
Implement services outlined in the Habilitation Plan, IPP, and daily schedule for individuals in the homes.
Ensure the overall quality of care, safety, and supervision of individuals in the homes.
Drive large-capacity vehicles to transport individuals, including 10–12 passenger vans and wheelchair buses.
Observe, assess, and identify individuals’ needs at all times.
Provide personal care as needed, including toileting, bathing, dressing, and hygiene.
Implement active treatment, training programs, competency checks, behavior plans and protocols, and service goals in areas including self-help, daily living, social skills, leisure activities, and community inclusion.
Safely lift, transfer, and reposition residents according to daily schedules.
Ensure the safety of residents who eat orally during mealtimes.
Complete daily housekeeping duties.
Ensure adequate supervision of residents, including staying past scheduled hours until replacement staff arrive or backup staffing is arranged.
Report to work during inclement weather to ensure adequate supervision and care; this may include sheltering in place during a hurricane.
Ensure adequate supplies are accessible to staff and residents in the home.
Ensure all staff complete daily documentation during each shift.