Direct Support Professional Lead - Canandaigua

The Arc Ontario•Town of Canandaigua, NY

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a positive team environment where you'll make a meaningful impact by supporting individuals to build independence and achieve their personal goals. As a Direct Support Professional Lead, you'll coordinate daily operations, mentor staff, and provide hands-on guidance to help participants thrive in their communities and daily lives. Make a difference every day by applying now to help empower others to reach their full potential.

Requirements

HS Diploma or GED preferred and one year of relevant experience or equivalent amount of education/and or experience
Driving is required, reliable means of transportation and safe driving record for 1 full year prior to the hiring date.
Ability to drive individuals on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

Responsible for day-to-day operation of assigned rooms/sites, including the development of daily schedules.
Works closely with Direct Support Professionals, Program Supervisor and Manager to ensure that services and activities are implemented, documented and provided in accordance with program plans.
Meets regularly with Program Supervisor to assess the effectiveness of assignments to ensure that participant needs are being addressed and appropriate services are being provided.
Provides appropriate instruction and direction to all Direct Support Professionals assigned to designated sites, to ensure correct implementation of individual program plans and smooth operation of room.
Meets regularly with room staff persons, to discuss program and performance issues.
Provides input on performance appraisals.
May conduct team meetings, in the absence of the Program Supervisor.
Provides hands-on assistance, instruction and training to individuals which will enable them to develop and/or acquire skills in various aspects of daily living to include communication, social, recreational, and leisure activities, self or personal care, household management, travel, work related or vocational opportunities, money management, etc., in accordance with individualized plan of service.