SUMMARY

Under the direction of department managers the Lead Direct Support Professional(DSP) will assist with the development and implementation of individual support plans as part of a day habilitation placement for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The Lead role will aid in educating, coaching, and training Direct Support professionals on efftective care techniques.

Embrace Opportunity Village's core values by cultivating positive and meaningful CONNECTIONS with participants and team members, demonstrating ENTHUSIASM, high standards of PRODUCTIVITY, authentic STEWARDSHIP, and consistent participation in individual and team DEVELOPMENT.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Utilize appropriate methods for working with individuals with intellectual and or physical disabilities.
2. Report suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, Isolation, and Abandonment (ANEIA) immediately as  mandated by state law.
3. Provide personal care support for individuals served.
4. Responsible for the daily coordination of  Direct Support Professionals.
5. Provide department specific training/mentoring for all new team members and continuing, training/mentoring for current team members.
6. Conduct daily team huddles to solicit feedback, answer questions, and communicate relevant information to Direct Support Professionals.
7. Report and collaborate with Managers regarding team member performance
8. Read service and habilitation plans for all individuals served to ensure proper care according to their plan(s).
9. Assist individuals toward the achievement of their individual goals and to perform and participate in daily scheduled activities and collaborate with Career Opportunity Advocate as needed.
10. Ensure proper documentation is complete (i.e. ID notes, communication logs, schedules, and incident reports)
11. Responsible for maintaining records (i.e. monthly calendar, daily activities, active treatment, scheduling, community outings and reporting volunteer hours).
12. Maintain the compliance of team member to individual ratio.
13. Maintain clean and safe work environment.
14. Anticipate safety needs for all individuals and team members and report all issues or concerns to department managers as soon as possible.
15. Comply with all Federal, State (Desert Regional Center - DRC) and local regulations and requirements, and company policies and procedures.
16. Attend Individual Person Centered Plan (PCP) meetings.
17. May be assigned other duties as needed.