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About the Role

The primary role of the Lead DSP is to guide and lead DSPs in supporting individuals to achieve their personal outcomes. This includes fostering daily living, professional, social, and decision-making skills, while ensuring health and safety.

Responsibilities

Works with individuals to help them identify and realize their personal life goals.
Advocates with individuals in a variety of situations.
Teaches individuals new life skills.
Promotes the health and safety of individuals.
Assists individuals to overcome barriers and challenges to establishing and maintaining relationships and social roles.
Develops service plans in partnership with individuals and the interdisciplinary team.
Provides positive behavior support as necessary.
Prevents, recognizes, and reports abuse toward individuals.
Accurately documents service provision, daily notes, and other required information.
Promotes and supports community involvement for individuals.
Transports clients in a company vehicle to external locations.
Performs healthcare-related tasks, including medication administration, when needed.
Performs and assigns directives and essential daily tasks as instructed by the Manager.
Communicates with the Manager regarding crisis situations or events.
Leads a team of Direct Support Professionals by overseeing task completion and providing guidance.
Provides support and training to Direct Support Professionals.
Ensures all services are provided as outlined in the individual’s service plan and documentation is completed contemporaneously.
Communicates with individuals, family members, community representatives, and external providers professionally and respectfully.
Ensures the residence/day program is clean, safe, and aesthetically pleasing.
Provides ongoing protective oversight to individuals.
Reports all violations and/or accidents in agency vehicles.
Follows OSHA regulations and ensures all staff follow OSHA regulations.
Participates in life plan or interdisciplinary team meetings.
Ensures all required documentation is completed/processed appropriately and in a timely manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Administers bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance.
Cares for individuals during periods of incapacitation, family disruption, or convalescence.
Performs housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands.
Plans, shops for, or prepares nutritious meals or assists individuals in planning, shopping for, or preparing nutritious meals.
Coordinates staffing when callouts occur to ensure minimum supervision levels are met.
Ensures medical and clinical appointments and follow-up care are coordinated, scheduled, and received.
Ensures proper use and maintenance of household equipment and appliances.
Communicates respectfully with all people.
Complies fully with FREE’s confidentiality policies.
Meets all safety training requirements and adheres to safety policies.
Coordinates, supports, attends, and participates in all required events/meetings/reviews/committees.
Meets all job requirements and stays in compliance.
Adheres to FREE’s standard of ethical behavior.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience providing direct supports to individuals with disabilities.
Must have valid certifications SCIP and CPR/FA (provided upon hire if needed).
Must have valid AMAP certification or obtain within the first 6 months of hire.
Proficient computer skills preferred.
Proficient writing skills with a grasp of basic grammar and spelling.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with flexibility, keeping others informed and anticipating needs is essential.
Must be efficient, well organized, and have excellent communication skills.
Valid driver’s license and ability to satisfy criteria to be an agency driver required.
Loss of driving privileges may result in change of work location, shift, weekly hours, or termination of employment.

Skills

Communication skills
Teamwork
Flexibility
Organization
Efficiency
Computer skills
Writing skills
Basic grammar
Spelling

Location

In-person

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

1+ years of experience

Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

About the Company

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) benefits and proudly supports more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury.
It is the mission of FREE to support people of all abilities reach their full potential and thrive in their communities.
FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy.

Equal Opportunity

FREE is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected characteristic.
In addition to federal law requirements, FREE complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in all of its locations.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Family Residences and Essential Enterprises’ affirmative action efforts related to protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are set out and described in our affirmative action plan for protected veterans and individuals with a disability.