Direct Support Professional - Residential Team Lead

Team Lead Dsp

Are you a caregiver looking to assist with the daily operations of a group home? As a team lead DSP, you will be in one of our local group homes, working with a team of DSPs, and helping adults with intellectual disabilities to achieve their goals.

There are two full time schedules: Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm, with a rate of pay ranging from $19.25 to $21.75/hour. There is also a Wednesday through Saturday 6am to 6pm position, with an average rate of pay of $21.66-$24.47/hour.

Responsibilities for Team Lead DSP include:

• Day-to-day operations of the group home to include coordination of actives, appointments
• Liaison between home and other departments
• Collection of monthly paperwork
• Management and oversight of medication
• Ensuring the completion of all required documentation
• Primary point of contact for the home in absence of the house manager
• Working closely with team members to ensure individuals needs are met

Full-time benefits for Team Lead DSP include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Free $10,000 life insurance (with the option to buy more)
• Free employee assistance program (confidential counseling and more)
• Paid trainings (DSP, CRMA, First Aid, CPR, and more)
• Health savings account
• 401(k) (matching after one year of employment)
• Additional paid time leave starting at hours/year

Requirements:

• At least two (2) years of experience as a Direct Support Professional
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Maine driver's license
• Must be good with people, work well both independently and as a team player.
• Must be comfortable, or willing to learn how to support, individuals with various levels of disability in a variety of different settings.