Lead Direct Care Staff

Lead Direct Care Staff

The Lead Direct Care Staff will provide support and training for persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities and/or other related disorders. This support and training will include, but not be limited to: emotional support, physical support and monitoring, and life skills development, which will lead to increased independence and community participation for clients. The Lead Direct Care Staff may assist with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating employee performance, and other supervisory duties as assigned.

Collect and report management information to ensure continuous evaluation and improvement of operations

Work to create a positive work environment and proper deployment of direct care staff

Report safety and maintenance concerns as necessary

Implement fiscal processes and loss control programs to ensure appropriate allocation of financial resources

Provide oversight of menu planning and grocery shopping

Monitor the budgets and finances of the person(s) served

Address and correct health, safety, and environmental concerns

Coach and mentor support staff

Attend and participate in announced meetings

Other duties as assigned

High school diploma or General Education Diploma equivalent required

Obtain credential of Registered Behavior Technician prior to working with clients

Have a minimum of one year experience as a Direct Care Staff, in an Acute Rehab Medical facility with a Service Level 4G or higher or Resident Case Load 12-14 facility; prefer experience working with people who have Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Have certification and/or licensure as a Licensed Psychiatric Technician; Psychological Assistant; or Associate Licensed Clinical Social Staff; or an individual with a combination of experience and education working with the developmentally disabled and mentally ill

For Psychological Assistant or Associate Licensed Clinical Social Worker, two years' experience in designing and/or implementing behavior modification services are required

Have completed Direct Support Professionals I and II training and certification prior to working with clients

Fingerprint cleared prior to working with residents/facility

Must obtain and maintain current certification in Cardiopulmonary/First Aide/Automated External Defibrillator, including training of abdominal thrust technique prior to working with clients

Certification must be from an in-person class that includes hands-on instruction

Must obtain and maintain current certification of Crisis Prevention Institute training prior to working with clients

Must complete Solutions-building curriculum per requirements

Lead Direct Support Professionals must be in good physical health, verified by a health screening that includes a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure

Training required to implement the health care plan for a resident with a restricted health condition, if applicable

Knowledge of the requirements for providing the type of care and supervision needed by clients, including ability to communicate with such clients

Capable of working with highly confidential information

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Ability to communicate verbally and written with all levels of personnel, internal and external

Possess a valid driver's license