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
- Monday-Friday, includes some evening hours
- 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