Lead DSP

Hummingbird Care Home is seeking a Lead Direct Support Professional (Lead DSP) with at least one year of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. The ideal candidate will have experience using Therap, implementing and monitoring Individual Support Plans (ISPs), mentoring staff, and assisting with program operations. Bilingual Spanish-English candidates are encouraged to apply; bilingual skills are preferred but not required.

Position Summary:

This is a full-time position with Hummingbird Care Home. The Lead DSP assists the Program Manager/Program Director with the day-to-day operations of the assigned program and serves as a resource and mentor to Direct Support Professionals. The Lead DSP helps ensure services are delivered in accordance with Individual Support Plans (ISPs), Positive Behavior Support Plans, Nursing Care Plans, agency policies, and applicable Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs). Responsibilities include supporting staff training, reviewing documentation, assisting with scheduling and shift coverage, monitoring program compliance, coordinating appointments and services, and promoting the health, safety, and well-being of the individuals supported.

Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Salary: $52,000 per year

Experience:

• Direct Support Professional or Lead DSP Experience : 1 year (Required)
• Experience Implementing and Monitoring ISPs : 1 year (Required)
• Therap : 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Valid Driver's License (Required)
• Current Oregon Intervention System (OIS) Certificate (Preferred)
• Current CPR/First Aid Certificate (Preferred)

Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish is highly desirable and may enhance service delivery and communication with individuals, families, and team members.
• One or more years’ experience role in a residential or vocational setting serving people with developmental disabilities.
• Associate degree in Social Work , Human Services, Special Education , or a related field preferred; equivalent experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities will be considered.
• Experienced at reviewing and implementing ISPs.
• Knowledgeable in Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs), updates, and licensing.
• Assist in developing and implementing documentation systems in compliance with OARs.
• Must maintain all relevant certification and training requirements.
• Approved Background Clearance Application, through the State Background Check Unit every 2 years or when the employee's position changes.
• 3 professional references are required .

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintain professional relationships with program managers, all team members, and County Case Managers with the goal of ensuring the people we support have the highest quality outcomes of Hummingbird’s and the communities’ services.
• Assist with overseeing training and orientation of the program’s Direct Support Professionals (DSPs).
• Assist with problem solving, completion of ISPs, and communication with outside agencies or families/guardians, as needed.
• Ensure the coordination with agency Registered Nurse and/or Behavior Specialist so client needs are being met on a timely basis.
• Attend meetings as scheduled.
• Ensure that actions required as a result of Protective Service Investigations are completed on a timely basis.
• Assure Quality Assurance so that programs meet all state licensing requirements and are operated at the highest level of care possible by resolving QA reviews and licensing Plans of Improvement.
• Provide administrative review of General Event Reports (GERs) in a timely manner.
• Participate in on-call rotation.
• Provide temporary site management and on-call duties when the program management team is understaffed.

Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Referral Bonus
• Sign-On Bonus ($300 after the first 90 day of employment)
• Paid Training Sessions
• Flexible Schedules
• First-Hand, Interactive, and Practical Human Service Experience
• Opportunities to Advance within the Company and Build a Career
• Affordable Choices of Health Benefit Plans
  1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  2. Employer Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
  3. Employer Paid Life Insurance
  4. Additional Voluntary Benefits
  5. Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spendings Account (FSA)
  6. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Access to an Employee Discount Platform
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• 401(k) Plan and 401(k) Match
• Bonuses for Covering Extra Shifts (if and when requested)

Hummingbird is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Work Location: In Person

Ability to Commute/Relocate: Reliably commute or planning to relocate to the Eugene/Springfield, OR area before starting work (Required) .