Lead Direct Support Professional - Community Services (In-home)
About The Position
The Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Community Services (In-home) position at ALSO is a new role within the Community Services department, which provides personalized in-home support for youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as supportive employment services. The primary goal is to foster community inclusion, autonomy, and wellness through person-centered services. In this role, the Lead DSP will spend most of their time directly supporting individuals to develop social and emotional skills, build confidence, assist with daily routines, and provide transportation. Additionally, the Lead DSP will collaborate with the Services Manager on on-call coverage, documentation compliance, and providing advocacy, training, and support to team members. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of the support needs of all individuals served in the Community Services program and will act as a go-to resource for guidance and problem-solving.
Requirements
- Ability to work some weekends and occasionally provide coverage across day, swing, and graveyard shifts is strongly preferred.
- Be able to travel to individuals’ homes throughout Portland Metro (Washington, Clackamas, and Multnomah counties) and provide transportation to people we support.
- Driver license, personal vehicle, and auto insurance are required for this position.
- Clear, effective communication in both documentation and collaboration with team members, managers, individuals supported, their families, and other providers.
- A deep commitment to promoting inclusion, autonomy, and the best interests of the individuals we support.
- Eagerness to cultivate your leadership skills, while also supporting the personal growth and development of the individuals receiving services.
- Preferred 1+ years of prior experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as a Direct Support Professional or similar role.
- Internal advocates should have at least 3 months tenure to apply for promotion.
Responsibilities
- Cultivate strong, supportive connections with individuals receiving services and provide backup support coverage when needed.
- Facilitate meaningful interactions through play (for youth) and encourage participation in recreational, educational, and community activities for all ages.
- Assist with training new Direct Support Professionals on essential job duties and person-centered care practices.
- Ensure proper documentation (MAR, T-Logs, ISP data) is maintained to meet compliance standards.
- Assist with hygiene, medical support, and daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and activity planning as needed.
- Serve as a resource for team members and act as a proxy for Program Managers during absences (sick leave, vacation, etc.).
Benefits
- Paid Training
- 10 Paid Holidays, including a special “YAY Day” for your birthday
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
- Vacation and sick time accruals
- Paid Time Off with payout option
- Referral bonus: Up to $500 per referral!
- Generous employer-matching for traditional or Roth 401k
- 24/7 access to counseling, legal, financial advice, and more (Employee Assistance Program)
- Parental Leave
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Referral Bonuses & Recognition Program
- Career Development
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
