Residential DSP - LEAD

$36,400 - $36,400/Yr

Personalized Independent Living Oportunities & Traing Ser - Cherry Hill, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Cherry Hill, NJ

About the position

The Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP) at P.I.L.O.T. Services plays a crucial role in providing personalized independent living opportunities and training for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This position involves assisting the residential manager in overseeing the daily operations of the group home, planning social and community activities, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment for residents. The Lead DSP will also take on managerial responsibilities in the absence of the Residential Manager, making it a vital role in the organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist the residential manager in all areas of the group home.
• Develop and plan social and community activities.
• Supervise the program and assume managerial responsibilities in the absence of the Residential Manager.
• Communicate information regarding individual progress and concerns to the residential manager for the developmental purpose of Individual Service Plans.
• Participate in the development of Individual Service Plans (ISP) by attending meetings.
• Maintain a safe environment by reporting any needed facility tasks to the residential manager.
• Review and edit hours entered into the payroll system by the DSPs.
• Develop schedules and assist with shift coverage as necessary.
• Lead the acclimation of newly assigned DSPs with regard to the home and the care of the individuals.
• Schedule house meetings and lead the meetings with the individuals in the home.
• Ensure that the DSPs are maintaining housekeeping responsibilities.
• Complete food shopping for the individuals in the home based on the information from house meetings.
• Support the individuals with their spending of PNA funds.
• Ensure that receipts are received and maintained according to agency policy and procedure.
• Review documentation from medical appointments to ensure that medical needs are being met.
• Ensure that daily assigned progress notes in THERAP are completed.
• Enter daily attendance into THERAP.
• Ensure that all DSPs are completing and reviewing the daily communication log.
• Cooperate with the Department of Human Services staff and P.I.L.O.T. investigation personnel in any investigation, inquiry, or inspection.
• Complete Unusual Incident Reports and all other program assignments, activities, and tasks as delegated by the residential manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• At least 1 year of experience in the DDD field is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the DDD field is desired but not necessary; training will be provided.
• A desire to help others reach their fullest potential.

Benefits

• Paid training
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance