What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSP - LEAD position at P.I.L.O.T. SERVICES INC?
Who are we:P.I.L.O.T. Services is a small organization providing Day & Residential supports to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Being small has its advantages and we believe enables us to do so much more and this sets us apart from the bigger operations out there. What can a day be like: community volunteering, trips to various parks, shopping excursions, beach trips, boardwalk walks, nature hikes, fishing, going to movie theaters, backyard BBQs, yards games, arts and crafts, card games or just hanging out inside homes watching TV are some examples of a day within a day program and/or group home setting.
The Lead DSP is responsible for assisting the residential manager in all areas of the group home.
Along with the duties of the DSP, the Lead DSP will also:
- Develop and plan social and community activities;
- Supervise the program and assume managerial responsibilities in the absence of the Residential Manager;
- Communicate information regarding individual progress and concerns to the residential manager for the developmental purpose of Individual Service Plans;
- Participate in the developments of Individual Service Plans (ISP) by attending meetings;
- Maintain a safe environment by reporting any needed facility tasks to the residential manager;
- As part of a daily task, will review and make all necessary edits to the hours entered into the payroll system by the DSPs;
- Develop schedules, and assist with shift coverage as necessary;
- Lead the acclimation of newly assigned DSPs with regard to the home and the care of the individuals by completing on-site evaluation checklist and forwarding to the residential manager;
- Schedule house meetings and lead the meetings with the individuals in the home;
- Ensure that the DSPs are maintaining housekeeping responsibilities, i.e., cleaning and organization of the home;
- Complete food shopping for the individuals in the home based on the information from house meetings;
- Support the Individuals with their spending of PNA funds;
- Ensure that receipts are received and maintained according to the agency policy and procedure;
- Review documentation from medical appointments to ensure that medical needs are being met;
- Ensure that daily assigned progress notes in THERAP are completed;
- Enter daily attendance into THERAP;
- Ensure that all DSPs are completing and reviewing the daily communication log;
- Will cooperate with the Department of Human Services staff and P.I.L.O.T. investigation personnel in any investigation, inquiry, or inspection;
- Complete Unusual Incident Reports; and
- Complete all other program assignments, activities and tasks as delegated by the residential manager.
In addition - we offer the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous paid time off
- 401K Plan
- Life Insurance
- Paid training
- LifeCare Work-Life Employee Assistance Program
- Double time on holidays
- Enhanced pay for weekend shifts
**Enhanced Weekend Pay
**Double Time on Holidays
**Paid Training
To be considered:
Minimum age requirement of twenty- one (21) years; one year
Experience in working with individuals with an intellectual disability.
have a valid drivers license;
have a high school diploma or GED.
P.I.L.O.T. Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
