What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional Lead position at Integrity First Caregivers?
Job Summary:
Integrity First Caregivers is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Direct Support Professional Lead to join our team in Memphis, Tennessee. In this full-time, hourly role, you will be responsible for providing individualized care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a lead DSP, you will also be responsible for assisting with the supervision and training of other DSPs to ensure the highest quality of care for our clients.
Compensation & Benefits:
We offer a competitive hourly wage based on experience and qualifications. Additionally, we provide comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as paid time off and 401k match.
Responsibilities:
Communicate with leadership to coordinate support for individuals receiving services to be successful in meeting goals.
Assisting individuals with ID/DD in completing ADL and ISP goals.
Assuring documentation is being completed per policy and ISP.
Provide guidance to team members to ensure completion of DSP assigned tasks.
Initiate activities, motivate others, coordinate social gatherings and facilitate opportunities for individuals supported by the agency and staff to engage in positive experiences.
Lead Staff needs to maintain a clean driving record to transport service recipients to and from activities.
Completes service recipient’s daily documentation thoroughly, accurately, and in a timely manner.
Assure that persons served rights are observed.
Lead DSP duties also may include menu planning, filing, preparing weekend plans.
On-Call Responsibility when needed: Assisting with any emergencies (staff or service recipient) answering staff questions and/or filling open shifts when needed.
Review “on-call policy in policy/procedure book.
The Lead Staff may be asked to temporarily step in to take over supervisor responsibilities during vacations, sicknesses or leaves.
Lead Staff are responsible for working their scheduled shifts. If they are not available for their shift, they are responsible for finding a replacement (see policy and procedures under Attendance policy for additional information).
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent, some college coursework preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year experience as a DSP or in a related field.
- Experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities strongly preferred.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
EEOC statement:
Integrity First Caregivers is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.