Lead Direct Support Professional - White Bear Lake

Ready to accelerate your DSP career? PAI is seeking a Lead Direct Support Professional for its Parkway site in White Bear Lake. This is a 40-hour per week position and the hourly pay is $19.25. Ideal candidate will have 2 or more years experience as a DSP.

Lead Direct Support Professionals provide direct, person-centered support and services to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. They also assist with coordinating services and supports for assigned individuals, implement and evaluate effectiveness of person-centered outcomes, develop and support opportunities for community inclusion and relationship-building, maintain open and timely communication with support team members, and assist with the daily operations and scheduling of the program as assigned by the Program Supervisor. They also ensure a positive, clean, and safe environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES - Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Provide person-centered support, coaching, and supervision to individuals with varying levels of abilities.
2. Work closely with the Program Supervisor to assist with coordinating services and supports for an assigned group of 10-15 individuals.
3. Read, sign, and follow all individualized program plans for each person served. Maintain a working knowledge of individualized plans for assigned individuals and assist in training other staff and ensuring these plans are followed.
4. Assist in completing person-centered and vocational planning tools for assigned individuals.
5. Ensure the least restrictive interventions necessary to support achievement of personal goals. Observe implementation of these personal goals/outcomes on a routine basis for assigned individuals and report back to the Program Supervisor with any changes that need to be made.
6. Deliver, or assist in delivering, programming and class instruction to a small group of up to 10 individuals. Develop lesson plans or compile material to teach during these classes as assigned.
7. Provide support to individuals working on-site or as a job coach as applicable. Assist with keeping work sites stocked, recording production levels, and accommodating individuals with varying work skills.
8. Follow the site's schedule, which may include the daily assignment of responsibilities including but not limited to: medication administration, lunchroom duties, personal cares, busing, community outings, job coaching, class instruction, production floor management, and cleaning tasks.
9. Promptly document related service information (outcome data, production levels, progress notes, etc.) and ensure this is consistently and correctly done for assigned individuals, including the entering of data into our online payroll system.
10. Transport individuals served to and from their community job as needed using a PAI vehicle or own vehicle (mileage reimbursed).
11. Communicate professionally and engage in problem solving approaches with assigned individuals' families and residences.
12. Work effectively as a team member. Act as a positive role model to other staff and lead by example.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Required

1. High school degree or G.E.D. and be 18 years of age or older.
2. Pass DHS background study and maintain clearance to provide direct services without continuous supervision.
3. Reliable transportation for work driving purposes, valid driver's license, proof of valid car insurance, satisfy insurance criteria for driving history and permit driving record checks as needed.
4. At least 2 years experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Desired

1. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a field related to human services.
2. 21+ years of age.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Required

1. At least 2 years experience as a DSP or caregiver.
2. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
3. Experience using technology including, but not limited to, computers, iPads, tablets, tv's, and smartboards. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
4. Ability to maintain professional and positive relationships with a wide variety of people, including the families and residences of individuals we serve.
5. Flexibility and ability to adjust to changing work demands.
6. Strong time management and organizational skills.

Desired

1. Experience supporting individual with intellectual disabilities in a 245D licensed service and/or familiarity with 245D licensing requirements.
2. Experience creating lesson plans and delivering programming/classes to a small group.
3. Experience implementing work adaptations for individuals with varying levels of abilities.