Lead DSP - FT

Do you find yourself taking on a leadership role among your peers, enjoy learning new tasks and have at least 1 years of experience working in a Residential group home? Then the position of Lead Direct Support Professional might be the role for you!

RISE Services is seeking a full-time Lead Direct Support Professional with a passion for supporting people with disabilities in the Residential Program! This position will be responsible for administrative and training tasks, program scheduling, semi-monthly on-call coverage and be a role model to other Direct Support Professionals. This position is a great opportunity for individuals who want to grow within RISE and potentially step into a management position. Benefits and vacation time are available.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist the Coordinator in the management of supports, including administrative tasks as requested, in a manner that meets and exceeds the expectation of RISE customers, including people in services.
• Act as a mentor at all times for team, co-workers, and especially new Direct Support Professionals.
• Provide program coordination support in the absence of the Coordinator (during Coordinator vacation, illness, training attendance, etc.) as requested.
• Provide on-call support coverage for the program, a shared responsibility with the Coordinator, at a minimum of two weekends per month.
• Provide direct support to clients and cover shifts when necessary.
• Assist supervisor with monthly paperwork and transportation for clients.
• Ensure that a clean and safe environment is maintained
• Schedule and assist with completion of activities and skills development goals
• Reliably report to work on time and as scheduled
• Attend staff meetings and other mandatory training as required by RISE
• Notify management of changes with individuals and assist supervisor as appropriate.
• Act as a role model in using appropriate language, dress, table manners, respect, and other behavior
• Promote the rights of people receiving support and contribute to an environment that is free from abuse, neglect and/or exploitation