Direct Support Professional (House Manager)

We are seeking a dependable, compassionate, and motivated House Lead to join our AEDD Waiver team. This position plays an important role in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities while helping maintain a safe, positive, and structured home environment. The House Lead will assist with daily operations of the home, provide direct support to participants, help supervise staff during assigned shifts, and ensure quality care and compliance with agency policies. Responsibilities include assisting individuals with activities of daily living, documenting medications, scheduling support, maintaining records, communicating with families and team members, and helping to create a supportive and respectful atmosphere for both staff and residents. Ideal candidates should have strong communication and leadership skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a passion for helping others. Experience in caregiving, group homes, or developmental disability services is preferred but not required. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others while working in a supportive team environment. Schedule: M-F 4:00 PM- 12:00 AM Qualifications Education and/or Experience High School Diploma or GED required Five (5) years of verifiable experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations CPR/First Aid Certification Valid Arkansas Driver's License Current Auto Liability Insurance, as required Safety Sensitive Position This position is classified as safety sensitive due to operating a motor vehicle as part of job duties. Employees in safety sensitive positions must not report to work impaired by alcohol or drugs. Employees are prohibited from testing positive for substances listed under the Federal Controlled Substances Act and the Arkansas Uniform Controlled Substances Act, regardless of medical marijuana registry status, in accordance with Arkansas law and AEDD policy. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this position, employees are regularly required to stand and frequently use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls. Duties may also require walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, and hearing. Employees must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment is moderately noisy and includes travel by automobile with exposure to changing weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Travel Travel is primarily local during the business day; however, occasional out-of-area and overnight travel may be required. #J-18808-Ljbffr