Lead Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Lead Direct Supp Profess

Job Details

Job Type

Full-time

Allentown, PA

Description

Job title

Lead Direct Support Professional

Reports to

Site Supervisor

Position Summary

The 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 conditions

Works 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

What We Offer You:

Commitment to maintaining a values-based and trauma-informed environment for all

Scholarship program and tuition discounts at local and online colleges and universities

Comprehensive health care coverage including medical, eye, and dental for qualifying staff

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

On-the-job training

What You’ll Love About RHD:

Commitment to Values: We are committed to the fundamental value of dignity and respect for all human beings, to the empowerment of our consumers and staff, and to the flexibility to meet the changing needs of all our partners and those we serve

Dedication to Wellness: We value and prioritize our employees’ mental, physical, and emotional health by providing free, online fitness classes, nutrition services, counseling sessions, and webinars on various health-related topics

Investment in Growth: We offer programs and workshops to our staff that support furthering education and the development of leadership skills

Job Location: Allentown, PA

Schedule: Monday 7am-3pm/3pm-11pm, Wednesday 7am-3pm/3pm-11pm, Friday 7am-3pm, Saturday 7am-3pm

Requirements

Physical 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.

Full-time