Lead Direct Support Professional

Lead Direct Support Professional

The Arc of Bristol County provides innovative services and programs that empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their best lives. Through advocacy, community partnerships, and exceptional support, we promote growth, inclusion, and innovation for people of all abilities.

The Lead Direct Support Professional provides the assistance necessary to meet the supported individual's needs and promote their health, safety, and overall well-being. This support may include helping the individual accomplish activities of daily living including but not limited to eating, toileting, dressing, bathing, transferring, and ambulation, while encouraging as much independence as possible. This role incorporates Behavioral Supports, Clinical Data Tracking, implementing PBS strategies and DSP work. This is a DSP position with elevated Clinical Responsibilities. Lead DSP report directly to and receive weekly and/or as needed support and supervision from the Clinical Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma required
• First Aid/CPR certification
• PABC certification
• Completion of TB screening and testing
• Completion of Physical including transportation/transfer addendum
• Safe driving record, current driver's license, personal vehicle, and current motor vehicle liability insurance required, ability to successfully pass criminal background checks
• 2 years experience working with PBS or de-escalation strategies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Communicates effectively with the individual to whom they provide services including his or her family
• Provides assistance with activities of daily living including personal care, nutrition, and supporting individuals on medical appointments.
• Supports individuals in increasing and/or maintaining their everyday independence within the community
• Provides transportation as needed
• Completes needed documentation that may include weekly time sheet, daily progress notes, incident reports in a timely manner
• Maintains necessary certifications (CPR, First Aid, Services/Supports, etc.) and completes all required training courses in a timely manner in accordance with training requirements
• Attend instructor training for PABC and facilitate training for agency staff
• Provides supports/services as directed by families who have established supports for their family members
• Collect and Compile Behavior Data and report to Clinician and Management Team.
• Work Directly with Management Team to implement and model PBS strategies in the program. Assist managers in evaluating staff's PBS strategies and approaches.
• Meet with Clinician weekly to adjust strategies and Tracking as needed.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities, we invite you to apply today and join our dedicated team at The Arc of Bristol County!