LEAD DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Lead Direct Support Professional

FULL TIME

The Lead Direct Support Professional (LDSP) directly supports the Site Supervisor in maintaining program operations in accordance with industry, federal and local regulations and requirements. In addition to providing direct-care to consumers and performing the duties of the Direct Support Professional, this leadership position serves as a mentor to other Direct Support Professionals via modeling effective interpersonal interactions, developing creative strategies aimed at enhancing consumers' independent living skills, and maintaining professionalism. The LDSP will perform responsibilities assigned by the Site Supervisor to ensure that quality services and operations are maintained. A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed.

Responsibilities:

• Works with Direct Support Professionals, management, internal departments, and additional stakeholders to ensure service implementation as stated in Individual Service Plans.
• Mentor, trains, observes, monitors, and provides feedback to DSP's regarding the implementation of the ISPs.

• Develops and maintains organizational systems in assigned areas/homes based upon the support needs of the individuals as outlined in their ISPs and budget.
• Provide service to consumers in accordance with all state, local and federal regulations.
• Collaboration with management in preparation for the daily operation of the program.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent at a minimum; Associates or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Basic computer and internet literacy with the ability to utilize applications like emails, time recording and other programs to enter and retrieve data as necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Two years of experience working with individuals with IDD and/or Mental Health issues.
• Understanding of trauma, trauma-informed care, and the creation of trauma-informed environments.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record within the last 5 years.
• Subject to employment clearances, including FBI clearance, if applicable.

About Company:

Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment.

Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate's provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.