Lead Direct Support Professional

Westport, Massachusetts

3 days ago

Job Description

Job ID# - 1591

Position: Lead Direct Support Professional
Department: MA Residential (requires travel between Westport, Dighton, Berkley, Swansea)

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 12:00pm-8:00pm

Pay Rate: $23.00 - $24.25

About Us

The Arc of Bristol County provides innovative services and programs that empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their best lives. Through advocacy, community partnerships, and exceptional support, we promote growth, inclusion, and innovation for people of all abilities.

Benefits*:

Voluntary Retirement 403(b)
Life Insurance
Health Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
Pet Insurance
Mileage Reimbursement

The Lead Direct Support Professional provides the assistance necessary to meet the supported individual’s needs and promote their health, safety, and overall well-being. This support may include helping the individual accomplish activities of daily living including but not limited to eating, toileting, dressing, bathing, transferring, and ambulation, while encouraging as much independence as possible. This role incorporates Behavioral Supports, Clinical Data Tracking, implementing PBS strategies and DSP work. This is a DSP position with elevated Clinical Responsibilities. Lead DSP report directly to and receive weekly and/or as needed support and supervision from the Clinical Director.

Minimum Qualifications

At least 18 years of age
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma required
First Aid/CPR certification
PABC certification
Completion of TB screening and testing
Completion of Physical including transportation/transfer addendum
Safe driving record, current driver’s license, personal vehicle, and current motor vehicle liability insurance required, ability to successfully pass criminal background checks
2 years experience working with PBS or de-escalation strategies.

Job Responsibilities:

*Responsibilities are based upon the needs of the individual supported and may vary depending on their unique needs and goals*

Communicates effectively with the individual to whom they provide services including his or her family
Provides assistance with activities of daily living including personal care, nutrition, and supporting individuals on medical appointments.
Supports individuals in increasing and/or maintaining their everyday independence within the community
Provides transportation as needed
Completes needed documentation that may include weekly time sheet, daily progress notes, incident reports in a timely manner
Maintains necessary certifications (CPR, First Aid, Services/Supports, etc.) and completes all required training courses in a timely manner in accordance with training requirements
Attend instructor training for PABC and facilitate training for agency staff
Provides supports/services as directed by families who have established supports for their family members
Collect and Compile Behavior Data and report to Clinician and Management Team.
Work Directly with Management Team to implement and model PBS strategies in the program. Assist managers in evaluating staff’s PBS strategies and approaches.
Meet with Clinician weekly to adjust strategies and Tracking as needed.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities, we invite you to apply today and join our dedicated team at The Arc of Bristol County!

*Benefits eligibility is based on full-time hours.

Employment compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to use hands in order to handle or feel objects, tools and controls; reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, and occasionally be required to lift/transfer up to 50/70 lbs. alone or occasionally up to 200lbs with the assistance of other staff. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Westport, Massachusetts
Website	https://www.arcnbc.org/careers/careers.html

Skills

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)unmatched
Background Investigationunmatched
CPR Certificationunmatched
Clinical Dataunmatched
Clinical Supportunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Data Collectionunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Developmental Disabilitiesunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
First Aidunmatched
Flexible Spending Accountsunmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
Insuranceunmatched
Liability Insuranceunmatched
Life Insuranceunmatched
Nutrition Therapyunmatched
Performance Reviewsunmatched
Personal Careunmatched
Physical Demandsunmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched

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