LEAD DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Apis Services Inc • Medford, MA

2d • $0 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Direct Support Professional will provide on-site direct behavioral health care services to people with Developmental Disabilities in a residential setting. This involves providing supervision and/or assistance with personal care, daily living activities, recreational pursuits, transportation, medical appointments, or any other needs the individuals served by the program require. The Lead Direct Support Professional will complete the required daily documentation of the services provided and maintain communication with the Residential Coordinator. The Lead Direct Support Professional will mentor the direct support professional, provide onsite training to support staff, and address any policy or regulation compliance issues with support staff and Residential Coordinator. The Lead Direct Support Professional acts as liaison and advocates for community resources. The Lead Direct Support Professional is also responsible for ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment and adhering to all safety standards, Federal and State regulations and corporate policies. Ensure that services are rendered according to company mission and ethical standards. The Lead Direct Support Professional is required to perform additional duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor. The Lead Direct Support Professional will function with autonomy, diplomacy and professionalism within the guidelines established by this organization. As well as function with the highest esteem in dealing with all employees, supervisors, and consumers of this organization and be an advocate for all the policies and protocols of the organization.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimal one year of experience working with person with disabilities or mental illness.
• Must be at least 21 years of age with a valid non-provisional driver’s licenses.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong documentation skills
• Strong judgment, problem solving, organizational, and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with individuals with disabilities, families, co-workers, staff, supervisors, funding sources, and other social service agency personnel
• Physical ability to fulfill job requirements
• The ability to supervise and/or assist consumers of the Residential program
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Maintain and abides by OSHA requirements and guidelines
• Observes all Fire and Safety Policies and Procedures
• Observes all Personnel Policies and Procedures
• Observes all Agency’s Policies and Procedures
• Observes all HIPAA Policies and Procedures and maintains confidentiality
• Completes and returns all paperwork distributed by the Human Resource Department
• Attends all required and scheduled trainings and meetings
• Always maintain a professional demeanor and exercise good professional judgment in all areas of employment duties
• Documents time worked accurately
• Current driver’s license, vehicle registration and vehicle insurance

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with daily living activities, including but not limited to planning and preparing meals, housekeeping, and assisting with personal hygiene, cleaning.
• Supports the independence of persons served by providing the assistance necessary to maximize their quality of life.
• Models hope and optimism when encouraging persons served to achieve their potential.
• Supports persons served in developing relationships and becoming involved in their communities.
• Cultivates a safe and supportive relationship and environment.
• Provides supervision and guidance to individuals served to build skills and competence.
• Documents interactions and activities per policies and procedures
• Monitors and responds to crisis situations or potential crisis situations consistent with best practice, policies, and procedures
• Utilizes skills and competencies to respond to crises.
• Reports suspected incidents of neglect, abuse or mistreatment consistent with the organizations policies and procedures
• Maintains client confidentiality and adheres to the organization’s ethical code.
• Assists in maintaining the well-being and safety of persons served.
• May assist individual with daily medications.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned, verbally or in writing.
• Mentors the direct support professional, provide onsite training to support staff, and address any policy or regulation compliance issues with support staff and Residential Coordinator.
• Acts as liaison and advocates for community resources.
• Ensures a safe, therapeutic environment and adhering to all safety standards, Federal and State regulations and corporate policies.
• Ensures that services are rendered according to company mission and ethical standards.
• Completes required daily documentation of services provided and maintain communication with the Residential Coordinator.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.
• All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED