Lead Direct Support Professional- Day Program

Dungarvin • South Bend, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Dungarvin is hiring a Lead Direct Support Professional to lead day-program services from its South Bend office. The employee plans and participates in activities, field trips, and instruction for individuals who attend the program daily. The role also requires flexibility to assist with shift coverage and perform all duties of a group-home Lead Direct Support Professional. The employee begins and ends each shift at the South Bend office.

The Lead coordinates services for individuals, including finance, medical, recreation, program services, family contact and involvement, education, and household management. The role provides hands-on support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance to people with mental, intellectual and developmental, and physical disabilities, with the goal of supporting independent and comfortable living while maintaining dignity and respect. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pay is $17.25 per hour.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Person-centered, patient, and kind.
• Dependable, adaptable, and flexible.
• Observant and detail-oriented.
• Able to serve as a positive role model and work on a team.
• Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment.
• Computer skills for documentation.
• Good reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with team members.
• Must successfully complete a background clearance as part of onboarding and employment.
• Must be flexible and available to assist with shift coverage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services for individuals, including finance, medical, recreation, program services, family contact and involvement, education, and household management.
• Plan and participate in day-program activities, field trips, and instruction for individuals attending the South Bend office.
• Provide direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance to individuals with disabilities.
• Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
• Promote individuals’ comfort, safety, personal growth, dignity, and respect.
• Perform housekeeping and laundry duties.
• Assist with daily living tasks, including mobility, transfers in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Assist with finances and documentation.
• Provide shift coverage as needed and perform all duties of a group-home Lead Direct Support Professional.
• Document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with internal and external team members.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Supplemental insurance
• Flexible spending and HSA accounts
• Pet insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with a 3% employer match after one year of service
• Paid time off 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 pay before payday
• Paid training and orientation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed