LEAD DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Embrave•Colorado Springs, CO

25d

About The Position

The Lead Direct Support Professional serves as a lead on their assigned shift and acts as liaison between the Residential Care Manager and Director Support Professionals, Direct Support and Transportation Professionals assigned to their shift; monitors and oversees overall residential population and activities on their assigned shift. This position is responsible for resident supervision, de-escalation, medication monitoring, assists residents with daily needs and accompanies residents on appointments and outings. This position also assists with daily cleaning around the facility such as laundry, cleaning of communal areas, keeping the front desk clear of debris and clutter, sweeping, and mopping of lobby, vacuuming hallways and carpeted areas. Responsible for conducting security audits including room checks, pat downs and urinalysis.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
One year of direct support professional experience in a mental health, residential, or similar setting.
Colorado QMAP certification or within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Serves as a liaison between Direct Support Professionals, Director Support and Transportation Professionalsand the Residential Care Manager.
Ensurescompletion of Direct Support Professionals and Director Support andTransportationProfessional duties, including, but not limitedto:medicationadministration, room searches, urinalysis testing, reviews and/or writing Minor, Major, and Critical incident reports.
Oversees the application and enforcement of Embrave policies and procedures.
Reports maintenance and repair needs for the facility to the Residential Care Coordinator.
Responsible for supervision of residents.
Assistsin accompanying residentswith special needs, physical handicaps, and high acuity mental illness to and from scheduled appointments and outings. Assists residents with boarding and exiting vehicles. Securing residents in seats.
Adheres to policies and procedures inmaintainingappropriateresidentbehavior. Utilizes appropriate de-escalationmethods when appropriate.
Completes housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, sanitizing, taking out garbage and keeping common areas free of clutter and debris.
Serves meals to residents.
Stocks supplies i.e.paper towels, cleaning supplies.
Monitors client medicationpasscomponents.
Conducts client pat-downs, room searches and urinalysis testing.
Ensurestimelyandaccurateclient documentation.Ensures staff complete all shift-related paperwork and client documentation by end of shift.
Travels to pick up meals, medications, or other business needs.
Promotes and demonstrates the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Embrave.
Develops and maintains good working relationships with all departments, the management team, regulatory agencies and community partners.
Embraces cultural diversity amongst ourselves and our community.
Responsible forthe human, financial, and material resources as well as data and information entrusted to us.
Performs other job-related duties asrequired.