LEAD DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Direct Support Professional

Location: Boston, MA

Full-Time

Pay: 23/hr

Summary:

The Lead Direct Support Professional will provide on-site direct behavioral health care services to people with

Developmental Disabilities in a residential setting. This involves providing supervision and/or assistance with

personal care, daily living activities, recreational pursuits, transportation, medical appointments, or any other

needs the individuals served by the program require. The Lead Direct Support Professional will complete the

required daily documentation of the services provided and maintain communication with the Residential

Coordinator. The Lead Direct Support Professional will mentor the direct support professional, provide onsite

training to support staff, and address any policy or regulation compliance issues with support staff and

Residential Coordinator. The Lead Direct Support Professional acts as liaison and advocates for community

resources. The Lead Direct Support Professional is also responsible for ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment

and adhering to all safety standards, Federal and State regulations and corporate policies. Ensure that services

are rendered according to company mission and ethical standards. The Lead Direct Support Professional is

required to perform additional duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor. The Lead Direct Support

Professional will function with autonomy, diplomacy and professionalism within the guidelines established by

this organization. As well as function with the highest esteem in dealing with all employees, supervisors, and

consumers of this organization and be an advocate for all the policies and protocols of the organization.

Direct Duties:

• Assists with daily living activities, including but not limited to planning and preparing meals, housekeeping, and assisting with personal hygiene, cleaning.
• Supports the independence of persons served by providing the assistance necessary to maximize their quality of life.
• Models hope and optimism when encouraging persons served to achieve their potential.
• Supports persons served in developing relationships and becoming involved in their communities.
• Cultivates a safe and supportive relationship and environment.
• Provides supervision and guidance to individuals served to build skills and competence.
• Documents interactions and activities per policies and procedures
• Monitors and responds to crisis situations or potential crisis situations consistent with best practice, policies, and procedures
• Utilizes skills and competencies to respond to crises.
• Reports suspected incidents of neglect, abuse or mistreatment consistent with the organizations policies and procedures
• Maintains client confidentiality and adheres to the organization’s ethical code.
• Assists in maintaining the well-being and safety of persons served.
• May assist individual with daily medications.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned, verbally or in writing.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Minimal one year of experience working with person with disabilities or mental illness.
• Must be at least 21 years of age with a valid non-provisional driver’s licenses.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong documentation skills;
• Strong judgment, problem solving, organizational, and time management skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with individuals with disabilities, families, co-workers, staff, supervisors, funding sources, and other social service agency personnel;
• Physical ability to fulfill job requirements;
• The ability to supervise and/or assist consumers of the Residential program;
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision;

NETWORK FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain and abides by OSHA requirements and guidelines
• Observes all Fire and Safety Policies and Procedures
• Observes all Personnel Policies and Procedures
• Observes all Agency’s Policies and Procedures
• Observes all HIPAA Policies and Procedures and maintains confidentiality
• Completes and returns all paperwork distributed by the Human Resource Department
• Attends all required and scheduled trainings and meetings
• Always maintain a professional demeanor and exercise good professional judgment in all areas of employment duties
• Documents time worked accurately

EQUIPMENT/MACHINES:

• Vehicle Requirements
• Current driver’s license, vehicle registration and vehicle insurance
• Vehicle / wheelchair lifts
• Adaptive Equipment
• Business use of company equipment to include: telephone, cellular telephone, and home appliances and furnishings

ADHERE TO AND FOLLOW:

• The By-Laws of the Corporation and as set forth in the Articles of Incorporation

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.