Lead Direct Support Professional - Wednesday 12p-10pm, Thursday-Saturday 10am-8pm

Description

 Perks for YOU!!

• Overtime
• Holiday Pay
• Company Paid Short Term Disability
• Company Paid Long Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Legal Services
• Education Benefits

Heart Havens seeks a caring Lead Direct Support Professional to work at our who embrace our mission of empowerment and share our values of accountability, integrity, respect, and empathy. 

We're looking for people who will encourage the people we support to be true members of their communities by helping them connect to community resources and events and motivate them to try new things. At every level of our organization, we look for people who think creatively, are team players, have strong attention to detail, and are passionate about providing inclusive communities for people with a developmental disability. 

As a Lead DSP, you'll empower adults with a developmental disability to live full, vibrant, and happy lives. While you'll provide support for everyday activities, such as meal preparation, you'll also support people as they plan for bigger events, such as trips. You'll support people as they discover what they're passionate about and pursue their dreams. One thing's for sure: every day with Heart Havens is different!  

Position Summary: The Lead Direct Support Professional position takes on a leadership role in completing critical routine tasks within the program, including maintaining up to date client records, documenting daily progress notes, and responding to urgent resident issues and concerns. This role requires a combination of direct care skills, organizational abilities, and the capacity to work collaboratively with other team members and the House Manager. 

Essential Lead DSP Job Functions: 

- The Lead Direct Support Professional should be flexible in terms of scheduling. This means filling in when an emergency arises or when there is a callout, staying late, and the ability to work weekends as needed.  

-Notifies Program leadership and appropriate contacts of incidents, behavioral changes, medical updates, and important messages (e.g. phone messages) 

-Completes Incident Reports (General Event Reports) in a timely manner and seeks guidance as needed. 

-Assists in the training of existing and new staff on the needs of the residents, routines of the home, and general expectations of the program. 

-Ensures the accuracy of all required documentation such as ISP notes and T-Logs. This position will be responsible for maintaining and preparing essential documentation during their shift. 

-Provides support to residents as outlined in their ISPs, Residential Plan for Supports, and other relevant support plans (e.g. Behavior support plan) 

-Understands and supports residents according to their health and/or safety protocols and related support instructions in Part V. 

-Provides residents with appropriate supervision when working in the program and never leaves residents alone in the home or in the community.  

-Supports residents with their Activities of Daily Living to the level needed for their success. 

-Encourages residents to engage with others, increase independence, and participate in meaningful activities at home and in the community 

-Encourages and supports residents’ individual choice in their day-to-day lives and respects their choices. 

-Administers medications according to organizational procedures and the 6 Rights of Medication Administration.  

-Uses Customer Service skills when interacting with residents, families, case managers, medical professionals, etc. 

-Completes daily medication reviews, resident checklists, and chore checklists as scheduled. 

-Maintains information in the individuals' records, ensures individuals are treated respectfully and maintains confidentiality regarding personal and health information.  

-Identifies and responds to changing health conditions of the residents by obtaining immediate care and submitting documentation that reflects that care. 

-Attends resident’s medical appointments, as scheduled: documents outcomes and recommendations, completes all necessary follow-up, and reports critical information to team members.   

-Completes assigned reports and submits reports to appropriate team members. 

-Ensures the home is in good condition and reports maintenance requests and issues in a timely manner. 

-Develop meal menus that incorporate resident preferences and dietary needs, ensuring staff document any modifications. 

-Schedules and facilitates the resident meeting ensuring the opportunity for residents to express ch