Lead Direct Support Professional

Dungarvin • Middletown, OH

108d

About The Position

A Lead Direct Support Professional is responsible for the coordination of services to the individuals served, including finance, medical, recreation, program services, family contact/involvement, education, and household management. A Lead provides direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance to individuals with mental, intellectual & developmental, and physical disabilities. The ultimate goal is to empower individuals with disabilities to live as independently and comfortably as possible while maintaining their dignity and respect. The Lead Direct Support Professional position is also responsible to assist the program director with the coordination of services to the individuals served, including finance, medical, recreation, program services, family contact/involvement, education, and household management. This position assists the program director in maintaining consistency in program implementation, individual care, and communication with staff and interdisciplinary team members, including the day or residential program. The lead direct support professional also carries out the duties of a direct support professional.

Requirements

• 18 years or older.
• Person-centered, patient, and kind.
• Dependable, adaptable, and flexible.
• Observant and detail-oriented.
• Positive role-model for others and able to work on a team.
• Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment.
• Computer skills for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services to individuals served, including finance, medical, recreation, program services, family contact/involvement, education, and household management.
• Provide direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance to individuals with disabilities.
• Empower individuals with disabilities to live independently and comfortably.
• Assist the program director with service coordination.
• Maintain consistency in program implementation and individual care.
• Communicate with staff and interdisciplinary team members.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities