Lead Direct Support Professional

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Lead Direct Support Professional                                                    

REPORTS TO

Residential Manager

OUR MISSION

Together, we create a warm and welcoming community enriching the lives of those we support.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent.

Sincere interest in assisting people reach personal goals.

Ability to lift and transfer people.

Valid SD drivers license with safe driving record.

Must pass criminal records/background check and drug screening.

Minimum of 18 years old; 21 years old to drive.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The following may not include all of the tasks and responsibilities delegated to this position:

1. Supervision

a. Staff training and supervision
b. Assist in the evaluation process for employees
c. Carry out assigned duties when the Residential Manager is absent

2. Scheduling
a. Assist the Residential Manager with scheduling and staffing

3. Money
a. Managing persons supported with their money
b. Timely and accurate completion of audits

4.  Support plans

a. Provide input and information into the development of individual support plans.

b. Maintain knowledge and ensure implementation of each person’s individualized support plan (including behavior, dietary, medical, etc.).

5. Community involvement

a. Assist people in accessing and participating in community services and events of their choice.

b. Assist people in developing and maintaining relationships within the community.

6. Driving

a. Safely operating and maintaining agency vehicles.

b. Assure safety by properly using tie downs, seatbelts, lifts, and all other required safety equipment.

7. Training

a. Complete required training (OSHA, CPR, OMA, Relias Learning, and other trainings as required).

8. Confidentiality

a. Maintain confidentiality in all environments.

9. Safety

a. Perform safe transfers and repositioning specific for each person’s needs.

b. Recognize, report, and react to any safety hazards in all environments and in a timely manner.

c. Comply with outside agency regulations (Dept. of Health, ARSD, OSHA, etc.)

10. Personal care

a. Respect individual choice while providing personal care.

b. Provide quality assistance with personal care (using the bathroom, bathing, eating, oral hygiene, dressing, medical care, etc.).

11. Health

a. Safe and proper administration of medications and treatments.

b. Recognize & timely report health concerns.

12. Dietary

a. Assist with following dietary requirements and individualized diet plans, including preparing meals according to dietary guidelines.

13. Documentation

a. Complete and accurate documentation in all required areas (ie. Therap, programs, services, kitchen documentation, food temperatures, computer, and fabrications) using professional language.
 

14. Documentation Oversight

a. Ensure Direct Support Professionals are completing accurate documentation in all required areas (ie. Therap, programs, services, kitchen documentation, food temperatures, fabrications) using professional language.

15. Cleaning

a. Complete cleaning and laundry tasks as assigned.

b. Follow the cleaning product usage guide.

16. Teamwork

a. Consistently work in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow team members.

b. Effective communication between coworkers, shifts, and departments.

c. Consistently taking the initiative to complete job requirements.

17. Relationships

a. Develop and maintain professional and respectful relationships with all DakotAbilities stakeholders.

18. Attendance

a. Work shifts as assigned with regular and reliable attendance.

b. Follow the guidelines for contacting a manager with scheduling issues

c. Attend staff meetings.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to stay awake and alert during all shifts.

Ability to work in awkward positions.

Ability to work in sustained flexion and crouched positions.

The following actions are performed continuously:

- Lift > 10 lbs. and see.

The following actions are performed frequently:

- Kneel, crouch, stand, walk, lift > 50 lbs., push, pull, bend, reach, handle, finger (pinch-type activity, repetitive movement, talk and hear.

The following actions are performed occasionally:

- Sit, lift > 60 lbs., carry, pull, push, and balance.

The following actions are performed seldom:

- Crawl and climb.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.