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

About the Role

Quest, Inc. makes a difference in the lives of nearly 600 people each day. For over 60 years, Quest, Inc. has been committed to enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities by providing a path to independence, community inclusion, and empowerment. This is a bench posting for future opportunities. Qualified candidates will be contacted if an opening becomes available.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to Direct Support Professionals on shift
• Responsible for implementation of services outlined in Habilitation Plan, IPP and daily schedule for all individuals in the homes
• Responsible for overall quality of care, safety and supervision of all individuals in the homes
• Responsible for driving large capacity vehicles to transport all individuals in the homes
• Responsible to detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, assess individual's needs at all times
• Master all skills and competencies of a Direct Support Professional 3:
  • Provide assistance with personal care for all residents as needed including, but not limited to, toileting, bathing, dressing and hygiene needs
  • 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

Education & Certification Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older (required)
• High School Diploma (required)
• Valid FL Driver's License with no major driving violations at all times (required)

Work Experience & Related Qualifications

• 6 months of experience working with persons who have Developmental Disabilities or working in an intensive behavior, psychiatric, nursing home or childcare (required)
• 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

Part-time and part-time on-call employees:

• 401(K) with company match and EAP