Lead Direct Support Professional

Sevita • Kennebunk, ME

5d • Onsite

About The Position

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans. This role is a Team Lead for a Residential Group Home with a Day Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday: 6am - 7pm. Previous experience with DSP, CRMA, PSS or CNA certifications and excellent administrative skills are beneficial to this position. You will work in a dynamic work environment where no day is ever the same as the next, with diversified tasks supporting the company's mission. You will provide leadership and supervision to staff in the residence and community while providing direct services to individuals we serve. You will attend training for individuals served to assure their objectives and company goals are achieved. You will participate in community outings, house orientation to all new employees, serve as a role model to staff assuring that documentation is completed accurately and timely. You will also assist with house staffing needs and staff recruitment, review individuals served progress, coordinate, and implement shift objectives. You will provide for the delivery of services such as skills training, job coaching, and behavior management according to the Individual Plan (IP) and/or treatment team. Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care, believing that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. They provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. This mission has been upheld for more than 50 years, with 40,000 team members innovating and enhancing care for 50,000 individuals served all over the U.S.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years’ experience in providing direct services in the human services field.
• Current driver's license for minimum 12 months with good driving record
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification
• Strong leadership qualities and effective communication skills.
• Acute attention to detail and ability to problem-solve.
• A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach.
• A commitment to quality in everything you do.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with DSP, CRMA, PSS or CNA certifications
• Excellent administrative skills

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to staff in the residence and community while providing direct services to individuals we serve.
• Attend training for individuals served to assure their objectives, and company goals are achieved.
• Participate in community outings, house orientation to all new employees, serve as a role model to staff assuring that documentation is completed accurately and timely.
• Assist with house staffing needs and staff recruitment.
• Review individuals served progress, coordinate, and implement shift objectives.
• Provide for the delivery of services such as skills training, job coaching, behavior management according to the Individual Plan (IP) and/or treatment team.

Benefits

• Compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers.
• Job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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