Residential Direct Support Professional Lead

Job Summary

• $16.05/hr to start
• Full-time position as the Lead Direct Support Professional in a residential program
• Provide ongoing direct care of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting. This includes all aspects of personal care, safety, medication administration, transportation, and other duties as assigned
• Responsible to promote and support meaningful lifestyles of each individual.
• Assists and advises fellow staff on residential issues, including support & training.
• Preparation of required or requested reports, forms, or correspondence

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a supervisor or manager is preferred
• Basic computer skills required
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and at least 3 years of good driving experience with your license, and must meet our driver eligibility criteria (listed on the application)

Education requirements

• A Master’s degree or above from an accredited college or university and 1 year’s work experience working directly with persons with an intellectual disability and/or autism; OR
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years work experience working directly with persons with an intellectual disability and/or autism; OR
• An Associate’s degree, or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university, and 3 years work experience working directly with persons with an intellectual disability and/or autism; OR
• A high school diploma or General Education Development Certificate and 4 years work experience working directly with persons with an intellectual disability and/or autism