Team Lead Direct Support Professional

$45,760 - $45,760/Yr

Challenge Unlimited - Godfrey, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Godfrey, IL

Social Assistance

About the position

The Team Lead Direct Support Professional at Challenge Unlimited, Inc. is responsible for providing essential support and care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role involves assisting clients with daily living tasks, ensuring their well-being, and helping them achieve their personal goals. The position requires a compassionate individual who can work flexible hours and is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of those they support.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Residential Site Manager
• Ensure clients receive their medication on time
• Support clients who can't move on their own
• Help clients dress, bathe, eat, and maintain hygiene
• Assist clients with physical therapy exercises
• Cook meals according to the customer's restrictions
• Supervise group home staff in absence of the Residential Site Manager (RSM)
• Assist with on-the-job training and safety training for the group home staff
• Do necessary housekeeping to maintain a clean environment
• Provide emotional support
• Inform supervisors about uncommon events, concerns, needs, health, safety, building and staff issues
• Review and complete daily documentation for services provided, progress, behaviors, and incidents in the Resident files
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 6 months of experience working with people with developmental disabilities and/or mental health
• Supervisor experience highly preferred
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Must pass a child abuse & neglect background check
• Must pass a motor vehicle background check
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Have a valid driver's license
• Must pass state required CASAS literacy assessment prior to employment
• Certifications: CPR, 1st Aid, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Med Passing and DSP training provided by the company must be successfully completed within the first 4 months and annually thereafter to maintain the position

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)