LEAD DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
About the Program
The NOVA II is a 26-bed residential program for individuals who are challenged with mental health issues in addition to medical complications. The program goals are successful reintegration into a community-based living arrangement and development of each resident’s maximum capacity for independent functioning. NOVA II residents each have their own bedrooms in large, two-person apartments with shared spaces that include a living room, dining area, kitchen, and two bathrooms. Residents are encouraged to engage in activities of daily living independently, with staff providing assistance with laundry, cleaning, bathing, dressing, and more as needed. In addition, 24-hour nursing staff are available for everything from pain management to wound care to monitoring dietary restrictions. Staff move between apartments throughout the day visiting with residents, encouraging participation in activities, and assuring safety.
Essential Duties and Functions
- Staff Support: Works with Direct Support Professionals, management, internal departments, and additional stakeholders to ensure service implementation as stated in Individual Service Plans. Mentor, trains, observes, monitors, and provides feedback to DSP's regarding the implementation of the ISPs.
- Direct Care: Develops and maintains organizational systems in assigned areas/homes based upon the support needs of the individuals as outlined in their ISPs and budget. Provide service to consumers in accordance with all state, local and federal regulations.
- Operations: Collaboration with management in preparation for the daily operation of the program. All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or equivalent at a minimum; an 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 Behavioral and/or Mental Health issues.
- Understanding of trauma, trauma-informed care, and the creation of trauma-informed environments.
- A valid driver’s license.
What We Offer You
- Scholarship program and tuition discounts at local and online colleges and universities.
- 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.