Lead Direct Support Professional (Lead DSP)

Anne Carlsen • Jamestown, ND

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About The Position

The Lead Direct Support Professional supports clients with health and personal care, therapeutic, educational, recreational, and leisure activities. The role helps individuals with special needs achieve maximum growth and learning as they transition throughout life. The Lead DSP provides guidance, coaching, and mentoring to Direct Service Professional staff on the assigned shift and helps resolve issues and address the needs of clients and staff. The position is located in Jamestown, North Dakota, and works evenings and every other weekend, 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in the health care field.
• Completion of the DD module.
• Valid North Dakota driver’s license.
• Reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to learn and perform personal care, education, and therapeutic programs.
• Ability to learn and comprehend medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with health and personal care.
• Support clients in therapeutic, educational, recreational, and leisure activities.
• Help individuals with special needs achieve maximum growth and learning during life transitions.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and mentoring to Direct Service Professional staff on the assigned shift.
• Resolve issues and address the needs of clients and staff.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Advancement opportunities
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
• Aflac voluntary benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Special employee events
• Working environment and opportunity to strengthen the community

What This Job Offers

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