Lead Direct Support Professional

2 months ago

Penn Hills, United States Resources for Human Development Full time $19
Lead Direct Supp Profess
Job Details
Job Type
  • Full-time
  • Pittsburgh, PA

DescriptionPosition Needed:
Sunday-Thursday 7 AM - 3 PM Full Time 40 Hours

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan, Short and Long term disability, HSA, and FSA
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Job title: Lead Direct Support Professional
Reports to: Site Supervisor Position SummaryThe Lead Direct Support Professional (LDSP) directly supports the Site Supervisor in maintaining program operations in accordance with industry, federal and local regulations and requirements. In addition to providing direct-care to consumers and performing the duties of the Direct Support Professional, this leadership position serves as a mentor to other Direct Support Professionals via modeling effective interpersonal interactions, developing creative strategies aimed at enhancing consumers’ independent living skills, and maintaining professionalism. The LDSP will perform responsibilities assigned by the Site Supervisor to ensure that quality services and operations are maintained. A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed. Essential Duties and Functions
  • Staff Support
    • Works with Direct Support Professionals, management, internal departments, and additional stakeholders to ensure service implementation as stated in Individual Service Plans. 
    • Mentor, trains, observes, monitors, and provides feedback to DSP’s regarding the implementation of the ISPs. 
  • Direct Care
    • Develops and maintains organizational systems in assigned areas/homes based upon the support needs of the individuals as outlined in their ISPs and budget. 
    • Provide service to consumers in accordance with all state, local and federal regulations. 
  • Operations
    • Collaboration with management in preparation for the daily operation of the program. 
    • All other duties as assigned
 Qualifications
  • High School diploma or equivalent at a minimum; Associates or bachelor’s degree preferred. 
  • Basic computer and internet literacy with the ability to utilize applications like emails, time recording and other programs to enter and retrieve data as necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
  • Two years of experience working with individuals with IDD and/or Mental Health issues 
  • Understanding of trauma, trauma-informed care, and the creation of trauma-informed environments 
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Subject to employment clearances, including FBI clearance, if applicable. 
 Working conditionsWorks in participant’s home. Hazard and Atmospheric Conditions
  • Exposure to Fumes 
  • Exposure to Dust
  • Exposure to Extreme Heat 
  • Exposure to Extreme Cold
  • Wet and/or Humid 
  • Exposure to Loud Noise
  • Exposure to Confined Places 
  • Mists or Gases
  • Exposure to Mechanical Hazards 
  • Exposure to Chemical Hazards
  • Exposure to Electrical Hazards 
  • Exposure to Burn Hazard
 
Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status. 

RequirementsPhysical requirements
  • Must be able to sit, stand and move about in the performance of their duties.
  • May be subject to participant’s occasional behaviors.
 Lifting Requirements
  • Medium: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
 Physical Requirements
  •  Stand or Sit (stationary position)
  •  Walk
  •  Use hands or fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, prepare, inspect, position)
  •  Climb (stairs/ladders)
  •  Talk/Hear (communicate, converse, convey, express/exchange information)
  •  See (detect, identify, recognize, inspect, assess) 
  •  Pushing or Pulling
  •  Repetitive Motion
  •  Reaching (high or low)
  • Kneel, Stoop, Crouch or Crawl (position self, move)
 Reporting Relationships
  • Direct Supervisor: Site Supervisor

Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.

About Resources for Human Development:

RHD is a national, comprehensive human services organization. Our mission is to provide caring, effective, and innovative services that empower people of all abilities as they work to achieve the highest level of independence possible while building better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities. RHD currently supports programs in: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Dakota & Tennessee

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