Lead Direct Support Professional (Lead DSP)

Anne Carlsen Center•Jamestown, ND

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Mission: To Make Independence a Gift for All. Anne Carlsen Center (Anne Carlsen) is a non-profit organization which has been providing supports and services for 80 years to individuals in North Dakota with developmental disability or delay. Rich in tradition, Anne Carlsen has positioned itself on the cutting edge of innovation with unique programs, creative therapies and advanced assistive technologies that meet the specific needs of those we serve. Be a part of an organization whose mission is to make independence a gift to those in your community! The purpose of this position is to support clients with their life to include health and personal cares, therapeutic, educational, recreational, and leisure activities for individuals with special needs to achieve maximum growth and learning as they make transitions throughout life. Provides guidance, coaching and mentors to Direct Service Professional staff on their assigned shift, solves issues and needs of both the clientele and staff.

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent
Two years’ experience in health care field
DD module completion
Valid ND Driver’s License
Reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Two years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities
Ability to learn and perform personal care, education and therapeutic programs and can learn and comprehend medical terminology

Responsibilities

Support clients with their life to include health and personal cares, therapeutic, educational, recreational, and leisure activities for individuals with special needs to achieve maximum growth and learning as they make transitions throughout life.
Provides guidance, coaching and mentors to Direct Service Professional staff on their assigned shift, solves issues and needs of both the clientele and staff.