Group Home Lead Direct Support Professional

About the position

Embrace the opportunity to positively change someone’s life! Join our team as a Group Home Lead Direct Support Professional / DSP Caregiver at Dungarvin! A Lead Direct Support Professional is responsible for the coordination of services to the individuals served, including finance, medical, recreation, program services, family contact/involvement, education, and household management. A Lead provides direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance to individuals with mental, intellectual & developmental, and physical disabilities. The ultimate goal is to empower individuals with disabilities to live as independently and comfortably as possible while maintaining their dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

• Assist the program director with the coordination of services to the individuals served.
• Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
• Ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals we serve.
• Assist with daily living tasks such as moving around, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, personal hygiene and more.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation.
• Build relationships with persons served and teammates.
• Attend special community occasions and fun activities like outdoor walks, games, and social events.
• Transport persons served to appointments or other activities outside the home.
• Empower people with disabilities to live life to the fullest.
• Document progress, milestones, and action steps.

Requirements

• 18 years or older.
• Person-centered, patient, and kind.
• Dependable, adaptable, flexible.
• Observant and detail oriented.
• Positive role-model for others and able to work on a team.
• Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment.
• Computer skills for documentation.
• Successful clearance of a criminal background check for licensing requirement.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance.
• Supplemental Insurance.
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts.
• Pet Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401 K plan with 3% employer match at one year of services.
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) accrual.
• PTO Donation.
• Growth and Development Opportunities.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Scheduled pay increases.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• National Brand Discounts.
• Tap Check - access to 50% of your pay before payday.
• PAID training and orientation.