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Mayor s Youth Empowerment Program

Residential Lead Direct Support Professional

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What they do

A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.

$71,227 / year median in Iowa

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

Reason for Hire This position is being posted to fill a Lead Direct Support Professional (LDSP) role within the Residential Program to ensure continued high-quality service delivery and team leadership. The LDSP position is essential for maintaining person-centered supports, strengthening staff training and oversight, supporting scheduling and daily operations, and ensuring compliance with agency standards. This role helps promote consistency, accountability, and excellent care for the individuals served.
Job Description Position Title:
Lead Direct Support Professional (LDSP)
Program:
Residential Services Pay Range:
$19.00-$21.00 per hour Position Summary The Lead Direct Support Professional (LDSP) provides a combination of direct care and team supervision within a residential setting. This role ensures services are person-centered, well-coordinated, and delivered with excellence. The LDSP supports daily operations, assists with staff training and communication, prepares schedules, performs quality checks, and ensures agency standards are consistently met. Most importantly, this position promotes the highest level of comprehensive care and quality of life for the individuals served. Essential Responsibilities Provide direct support to individuals in areas including personal care, daily living skills, health and wellness, and community integration Lead by example in delivering person-centered services Support scheduling and ensure appropriate staffing coverage Assist with onboarding and training of new staff Provide ongoing guidance, feedback, and coaching to team members Monitor documentation for accuracy and completeness Conduct quality checks and ensure compliance with service plans and agency policies Communicate regularly with supervisors regarding program needs, concerns, and service delivery Assist with appointments, medication administration (as trained), and transportation as needed Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required Experience in human services preferred Valid driver's license and clean driving record required Ability to work independently and make sound decisions Strong communication and leadership skills Comfortable using agency documentation systems and technology Work Schedule This full-time position may include evening and weekend availability based on program needs. Benefits This position includes MYEP's full benefits package, which offers health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability coverage; a FLEX spending plan; and a 5% 401(k) match after one year of employment.