Full-Time LEAD DSP (89)
About The Position
Red River Human Services seeks a dependable, full-time Lead Direct Support Professional to teach and assist people with disabilities in becoming independent in their daily activities. The role provides varying levels of support to meet individuals’ needs and includes personal care, medication support, and training and oversight of other Direct Support Professionals. The Lead Direct Support Professional also assists the Residential Coordinator and House Coordinator with administrative duties, attends team meetings and appointments as needed, and participates in an on-call rotation. The position follows a two-week schedule with office and house shifts, including evenings, weekends, and every other holiday.
Requirements
- Must be a licensed driver.
- Be dependable and reliable.
- Be willing to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
- Demonstrate the ability to approach challenging situations calmly.
- Be willing to assist with personal care.
Responsibilities
- Teach and assist people with disabilities to be independent in their daily activities.
- Provide different levels of support to people with disabilities to meet their needs.
- Provide training and oversight to other Direct Support Professionals.
- Attend team meetings and appointments as needed.
- Assist with personal care.
- Assist the Residential Coordinator and House Coordinator with administrative duties, including medication record audits, financial audits, data audits, and preparing the house menu and grocery list.
- Pass medications and assist with medication training for other staff.
- Participate in the on-call rotation.
Benefits
- Great benefit package.
- Opportunity for a 50-cent wage increase in the first 90 days of employment.
- Paid training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
