Lead DSP- Residential

Peaceful Living - Harleysville, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Harleysville, PA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Peaceful Living is responsible for supervising and supporting Direct Support Professionals in a residential setting. This role ensures the health, safety, and well-being of individuals in the community home while overseeing daily operations and compliance with regulatory standards. The Lead DSP acts as a role model, promotes teamwork, and engages with family members and stakeholders in a compassionate manner.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Direct Support Professionals (DSP) in all aspects of their job, assisting when necessary, in the total care of the individuals in assigned living area(s)/ community home.
• Write reviews and conduct ongoing, at minimum monthly, supervisions for all supervised Direct Support Professionals.
• Act as a Leadership Role Model for Direct Support Professionals (DSP) at the location they supervise, holding all Staff accountable and in accordance with the Peaceful Living model of belonging.
• Oversee the daily operations of their assigned living area/community home, including staffing conflicts, menu planning, grocery shopping, house meetings, and resident care and support.
• Responsible for staff scheduling, ensuring adequate staffing for the community home, maintaining the prescribed levels of supervision and adhering to budgetary restrictions.
• Monitor staff punches in MITC and address missed punches for DSP's immediately, then report to the Team Lead.
• Supervise and monitor the implementation of Individual Support Plans (ISPs) of the individuals served, ensuring the completion and accuracy of all required documentation.
• Participate in the Interdisciplinary Team Process including team, ISP, Incident Review, Behavior Meetings, Emergency Team Meetings, and Monthly Residential Management Meetings.
• Ensure a safe, sanitary, and family-like environment in the community home by reporting any physical plant concerns to the Maintenance Department.
• Oversee and assist in planning of recreational, vocational, and community inclusion activities, chaperoning group sponsored trips/social functions.
• Maintain the communication log and communicate with fellow Community Home Supervisors to ensure that all relevant information is shared.
• Adhere to the guidelines set forth by the Incident Management Bulletin and Peaceful Living's Incident Management (IM) Policy to ensure timely reporting of incidents and corrective actions.
• Support the individuals in their spiritual life by coordinating their attendance at services and other faith activities of their choice.
• Participate in the Supervisor On-Call (SOC) rotation as assigned.

Requirements

• Mid-level experience in a similar role or field.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with individuals and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and regulatory compliance standards.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in residential care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Familiarity with incident management policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Short Term / Long Term Disability
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
• Referral Bonus Program