LEAD Direct Support Professional
About The Position
The Lead Direct Support Professional (Lead DSP) takes an active leadership role in a residential home, providing hands-on care, mentoring staff, and helping ensure a safe, supportive environment for individuals served. The Lead DSP works closely with the Care Team Manager to oversee day-to-day operations and provide direct support. The role promotes independence, personal growth, and community engagement while delivering respectful, person-centered care. The position also involves supporting staff, following care and behavior plans, completing documentation, maintaining the home, administering medication, transporting individuals, advocating for them, and communicating effectively with the team. In homes providing 24/7 care, the Lead DSP must remain awake and available throughout their shift.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities, mental health needs, or high-acuity behaviors.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Valid driver's license.
- Must pass background checks.
- Physical ability to perform care duties, including lifting up to 50 pounds, using stairs, and transferring individuals.
- Compassionate, reliable, and ready to lead a team while delivering exceptional care.
- Ability to collaborate well and support others with respect and patience.
- Confident, clear, and professional verbal and written communication.
- Ability to manage time well, meet expectations, and maintain quality work.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in a supervisory or lead role.
- Strong documentation skills and computer literacy.
- Ability to remain calm in high-stress situations.
- Experience working with high behavioral female individuals.
Responsibilities
- Support and coach staff while modeling respectful, person-centered care.
- Assist individuals with daily living skills, personal goals, and community engagement.
- Ensure care plans, behavior plans, and documentation are followed and completed accurately.
- Oversee the cleanliness, organization, and readiness of the home; cook, clean, and assist with laundry as needed.
- Administer medications and maintain proper records.
- Transport individuals to appointments, advocate on their behalf, and support their independence.
- Provide shift hand-offs and communicate effectively with the team.
- Remain awake and available throughout the shift in homes with 24/7 care.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, starting the first of the month after 60 days.
- Dental insurance, starting the first of the month after 60 days.
- Vision insurance, starting the first of the month after 60 days.
- Free First Stop Health telehealth with 24/7 care for employees and their families.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Daily Pay access to earnings.
- Paid training, including CPR and medication administration.
- LEAP Program (Leadership, Excellence, Advancement, and Promotion).
- Opportunities to grow into management roles.
- Mentorship and performance-based advancement within the first 90 days.
- Competitive pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
