Lead Direct Support Professional - Full-Time

Red River Human Services Foundation•West Fargo, ND

11d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a team member to fill our Lead Direct Support Professional position. This role involves assisting people with disabilities to live more independently, attending staff meetings, and providing training and oversight to other Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). The Lead DSP will also assist the Residential Coordinator with administrative duties, including medication and record audits, and will be responsible for passing medications and assisting with medication training for other staff.

Requirements

Must be an eligible driver for RRHSF (at least 25 years old, valid driver's license, & driven for 5+ years)
Have a reliable, insured vehicle
Motivated to teach
Be dependable and reliable
Demonstrate ability to approach challenging situations with a calm approach
Have a positive attitude and be self-directed

Nice To Haves

Comfortable assisting with personal cares (toileting, bathing)
Comfortable with possible behaviors (therapeutic intervention training provided)
Enjoy participating in community activities as well as in home leisure time activities

Responsibilities

Assist people with disabilities to be independent in their activities of daily living
Attend staff meetings
Effectively communicate with team members
Approach challenging situations with a calm approach
Provide different levels of support to people with disabilities to meet their needs
Provide training and oversight to other DSP’s
Assist Residential Coordinator with administrative duties, including medication, record audits, financial audits, data audits, and other duties as assigned
Pass medications and assist with medication training of other staff