Team Leader of Direct Support Professionals (DSP)

Purpose:

Working 1:1 with individuals with developmental disabilities, assisting them with daily goals and outcomes. Leading a team of DSP's in the charge to provide the highest quality of care to our supported individuals!

Pay Range:

$16.00-$19.00.

Minimum Qualifications:

Employees must be at least 18 years of age; have a high school diploma or equivalent, and pass background checks. The employee must have full range of motion, physical strength and ability to achieve and maintain required training and certifications to include but not limited to LifeQuest Support Services Agency training, Medication Aid Certification (offered on-site), Standard First Aid and CPR certification (offered on-site), and other trainings and certifications as required. The employee must possess good verbal and written communication skills including spelling, and grammar.

Duties:

Use good judgment and make decisions that incorporate the LifeQuest Support Services values, mission, policies, and procedures as presented in the form of memorandums, meetings, documentation, and verbal instruction from administration and trainers into all aspects of work. Promote health, wellness, and safety. Administer first aid and follow emergency procedures as needed. Demonstrate reliability by arriving to all assigned shifts, meetings, and training ready to work. Implement the Individual Support Plan outcomes into your work. This plan is formulated by the supported individual's team and is tailored specifically for that individual to promote a successful, productive life for them. Complete Therap documentation as required by the LifeQuest Support Services policy and procedure and according to verbal instructions from administration. Transporting clients to and from doctor's appointments, school, and other community outings. Teaching and supporting persons receiving services to complete the following as independently as possible: Personal hygiene, which may include toileting, shaving, bathing, brushing teeth, and other personal hygiene tasks. Personal assistance which may include dressing, eating, communicating, and mobility. Housekeeping which may include laundry, cleaning bathroom or bedrooms, or other common areas as needed. Planning meals, grocery shopping, meal preparation and clean up. Personal finance management, which may include handling cash, accounting for purchases through receipts, ledgers and record keeping. Social and leisure activities of interest to the person receiving supports. Through role modeling and teaching, support people receiving services to develop appropriate friendships, working relationships, and other meaningful relationships. Vocational & employment goals, and opportunities: Implement the individual support plan as assigned and provide observations and input for development of the ISP. Administer medications to ensure safe handling, storage, and control according to procedures. Keep administration informed of any problems or significant issues regarding people receiving services, or their environment. Maintain general upkeep of the home, workplace, equipment and vehicles to meet the highest possible standard. Promote a positive image of LifeQuest Support Services and for the individuals we support. Assist in adaptive equipment; and with training, conduct prescribed therapy programs, braces, assistive devices, range of motion exercises. If needed, assist and perform lifting and transferring of individuals receiving supports using safe procedures. Demonstrate flexibility within the DSP role and perform other duties as assigned.

Pay:

$16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Paid training Referral program Ability to

Commute:

West Plains, MO (Required)

Work Location:

In person