LEAD DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

About the role

Resources for Human Development, a part of Apis Services, is seeking a Lead Direct Support Professional (LDSP) for a Full Time DAY SHIFT position in Bangor. The BLOOM program supports adults with autism, dual diagnoses, developmental disorders, and other neurobiological disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Works with Direct Support Professionals, management, internal departments, and additional stakeholders to ensure service implementation as stated in Individual Service Plans.
• Mentors, trains, observes, monitors, and provides feedback to DSP’s regarding the implementation of the ISPs.
• Develops and maintains organizational systems in assigned areas/homes based upon the support needs of the individuals as outlined in their ISPs and budget.
• Provides service to consumers in accordance with all state, local and federal regulations.
• Collaborates with management in preparation for the daily operation of the program.
• Performs responsibilities assigned by the Site Supervisor to ensure that quality services and operations are maintained.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent at a minimum; Associates or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Basic computer and internet literacy with the ability to utilize applications like emails, time recording and other programs to enter and retrieve data as necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Two years of experience working with individuals with IDD and/or Mental Health issues.
• Understanding of trauma, trauma-informed care, and the creation of trauma-informed environments.
• Valid driver’s license.

Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand and move about in the performance of their duties.
• May be subject to participant’s occasional behaviors.
• Lifting Requirements: Medium - exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Physical Requirements: Stand or Sit (stationary position), Walk, Use hands or fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, prepare, inspect, position), Climb (stairs/ladders), Talk/Hear (communicate, converse, convey, express/exchange information), See (detect, identify, recognize, inspect, assess), Pushing or Pulling, Repetitive Motion, Reach (high or low), Kneel, Stoop, Crouch or Crawl (position self, move).

What We Offer You

• Commitment to maintaining a values-based and trauma-informed environment for all
• Comprehensive health care coverage including medical, eye, and dental for qualifying staff
• Roth retirement savings plan
• Generous paid time off
• On-the-job training

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.