LEAD DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
About the role
The Lead Direct Support Professional (LDSP) supports the Site Supervisor in maintaining daily program operations while providing direct support to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health needs in community-based homes.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care and supervision to individuals in residential settings
- Support implementation of Individual Service Plans (ISPs)
- Mentor and support Direct Support Professionals
- Collaborate with management to maintain smooth daily program operations
- Promote independence, community participation, and positive behaviors
- Complete required documentation and reports
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- A High School Diploma or GED required; an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 2 years experience working with individuals with IDD or behavioral health needs
- Basic computer skills (email, documentation systems, timekeeping)
- Understanding of trauma-informed care
Required Clearances & Licenses
- Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license with at least 3 years of driving experience
- Child Abuse Clearance
- Criminal Background Check
- (If applicable) FBI Clearance
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed
- Medium lifting requirement (up to 50 lbs occasionally)
About Company
Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment.