Direct Support Professional (DSP) Lead - Intermediate Care Facility (Brandon)

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to Direct Support Professionals on shift.
• Implement services outlined in Habilitation Plan, IPP and daily schedule for all individuals in the homes.
• Ensure overall quality of care, safety and supervision of all individuals in the homes.
• Drive large capacity vehicles to transport all individuals in the homes.
• Operate large capacity vehicles (10-12 passenger vans and wheelchair buses).
• Implement active treatment, training programs, competency checks, behavior plans/protocols and service goals including, but not limited to areas of self-help, daily living, social skills, leisure activities and community inclusion for all residents.
• Safely lift, transfer and reposition all residents as outlined in daily schedules.
• Ensure safety for residents who eat orally during mealtimes.
• Complete housekeeping duties on a daily basis.
• Ensure adequate supervision of residents in the home.
• This may include staying past regularly scheduled hours until staff arrive for the next shift or back-up staffing is arranged.
• Report to work during inclement weather to ensure adequate supervision and care of all individuals in the home.
• This may include sheltering in place during a hurricane.
• Ensure that the home has adequate supplies accessible to all staff and residents.
• Ensure daily documentation is completed by all staff members during each shift.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• A High School Diploma.
• A valid FL Driver’s License with no major driving violations at all times.
• 6 months of experience working with persons who have Developmental Disabilities or working in an intensive behavior, psychiatric, nursing home or childcare.
• Supervisory experience (preferred).

Benefits

• Full-time employees: Medical Coverage: HRA, FSA, premium discounts, wellness credits, free virtual and Minute Clinic visits, free imaging, and surgery.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Company paid life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 2.5% match.
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement, employee assistance program, and more!