Team Lead Direct Support Professional

$43,680 - $43,680/Yr

Challenge Unlimited - Godfrey, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Godfrey, IL

Social Assistance

About the position

The Team Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Challenge Unlimited, Inc. is responsible for providing essential support and assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role involves working in residential settings to help clients learn new skills, achieve life goals, and create a nurturing home environment. The position requires a commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of clients through direct care and support.

Responsibilities

• 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 clients' dietary restrictions.
• Supervise group home staff in the absence of the Residential Site Manager (RSM).
• Assist with on-the-job training and safety training for group home staff.
• Perform necessary housekeeping to maintain a clean environment.
• Provide emotional support to clients.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

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