DSP Team Lead - Residential Setting

Cerebral Palsy Association of the North Country • Norwood, NY

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About The Position

The DSP Team Lead provides hands-on, person-centered support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities while also serving as a mentor, trainer, and resource for program staff. The role combines direct care with lead-worker responsibilities and is intended for an experienced DSP who wants to develop leadership skills while remaining actively involved in support services.

Direct support includes assisting with personal care, medication administration, community participation, transportation, skill-building, and daily living activities that promote independence and quality of life. The DSP Team Lead also helps coordinate medical appointments, recreational opportunities, and other supports that help individuals achieve their goals.

As a lead worker, this employee assists with onboarding and training staff, reinforces best practices, supports implementation of person-centered plans, monitors documentation for accuracy and completeness, and helps ensure compliance with Agency and OPWDD requirements. The role works closely with supervisors, nurses, families, and other stakeholders to maintain high-quality services, a positive team culture, and safe, consistent, person-centered care. The position reports to the House Manager. The schedule is variable, with flexibility as required by program and individual needs. Pay is $19.90 per hour, paid biweekly. Eligible full-time new hires may qualify for a sign-on bonus of up to $1,000.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or DSP certification required.
• At least 1 year of previous DSP experience required.
• Successful completion of Agency orientation and training programs required.
• Medication Certification required.
• NYS Driver’s License and two years of driving experience required.
• Acceptable motor vehicle abstract meeting Agency insurability standards required.
• Reliable personal vehicle for business use required.
• Ability to frequently lift 25–50 pounds and transfer and support individuals, with or without help.
• Physical strength to respond safely to a behavioral crisis.
• Ability to operate personal and Agency vehicles.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to tolerate some exposure to infectious diseases, hygiene issues, food, and other odors.
• Ability to tolerate atmospheric conditions during regular outdoor seasonal activities.
• Ability to operate mechanical devices used by individuals.

Nice To Haves

• NADSP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on, person-centered support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Assist with personal care, medication administration, community participation, transportation, skill-building, and daily living activities.
• Help coordinate medical appointments, recreational opportunities, and other supports related to individuals’ goals.
• Serve as a lead worker and resource for program staff.
• Assist with onboarding and training new employees and reinforce best practices.
• Support staff in implementing person-centered plans.
• Monitor documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Help ensure compliance with Agency and OPWDD requirements.
• Work with supervisors, nurses, families, and other stakeholders to maintain high-quality services and safe, consistent care.
• Support a positive team culture.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time.
• Paid orientation and training, including Medication Certification training.
• Opportunities to earn free college credits, nationally recognized DSP certifications, and additional professional development through SUNY and OPWDD-supported programs.
• Eligible full-time DSP new hires may qualify for a sign-on bonus of up to $1,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED