LEAD DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Resources for Human Development
Job Description
Job Description
❤️ Make an Impact Every Day by Helping People Heal
Lead Direct Support Professional
Full-Time | Paid Training | DailyPay Available
Looking for More Than Just a Job?
At Resources for Human Development , we're not just hiring employees we're building a team of compassionate professionals who believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling and independent life.
Whether you're beginning your career, changing professions, or looking for work with purpose, we'll provide the training, support, and opportunities you need to succeed while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided.
For more than 56 years, Resources for Human Development has been dedicated to providing caring, effective and innovative services that empower people of all abilities to build a better life for themselves. Resources for Human Development (RHD) is a nonprofit organization with over 115 human service programs across the country and serving tens of thousands of people with effective programs supporting intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral health, homelessness, addiction recovery, and more.
At Resources for Human Development, our team members are more than employees—they are advocates, mentors, and difference-makers.
When you join our team, you become part of an organization that values compassion, teamwork, growth, and the belief that every person deserves the opportunity to thrive.
Why Join Our Team?
???? Competitive Pay & Outstanding Benefits
- DailyPay – access your earned wages before payday
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Referral Bonuses
???? Paid Training & Career Growth
- Paid Training Programs
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Certification Opportunities
- Leadership Development Programs
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines
❤️ Meaningful Work That Matters
- Make a Difference Every Day
- Support Individuals and Families
- Build Meaningful Relationships
- Strengthen Communities
- Join a Mission-Driven Organization
What You'll Do
As a Lead Direct Support Professional , you will 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 Lead Direct Support Professional will perform responsibilities assigned by the Site Supervisor to ensure that quality services and operations are maintained.
Your responsibilities may include:
Staff Support
- 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 Direct Support Professionals’s regarding the implementation of the ISPs.
Direct Care
- 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.
- Operations
- Collaboration with management in preparation for the daily operation of the program
Who We're Looking For
You may be a great fit if you are:
✔ Compassionate
✔ Dependable
✔ Patient
✔ Team-Oriented
✔ Service-Focused
✔ Professional
✔ Positive
✔ Committed to Helping Others
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.
Schedule
- Full-Time
???? Start a Career with Purpose
Some jobs pay the bills.
This job changes lives.
If you're looking for a career where your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a real difference every day, we invite you to join the Resources for Human Development team.
Apply Today and Make an Impact Every Day by Helping People Heal.
Resources for Human Development is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
"Creating a Better Tomorrow... Today"
About Our OrganizationResources for Human Development is part of the Inperium family of companies.
Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.
Equal Opportunity EmployerApis Services, Inc., Inperium 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.
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