Lead Direct Support Professional / Lead Caregiver / Lead Dsp
Company: AbleLight
Location: Aurora
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Put your heart to work with AbleLight and make the world shine
brighter for people with disabilities! At AbleLight, people are the
heart of everything we do. Our mission, vision and values reflect a
commitment to people. As an organization, we are aligned, inspired
and driven toward a common goal believing that together, the best
life is possible! Hiring Now for a Lead Direct Support Professional
in Littleton, Centennial, and Englewood, Colorado day time and
overnight shifts available with a $1,500 sign-on bonus! Job Summary
of the Lead DSP: Directly responsible to the Program Manager for
providing direct support activities and supervision of the persons
served to help them achieve their personal goals. Benefits: We
support the whole person and have designed our benefits with your
and your family's total well-being in mind Health and Wellness:
Medical/Dental/Vision benefits after 30 days of employment and
access to Teledoc Financial Wellness: 403(b) Retirement Savings
Plan with 3.5% matching contributions, Health Savings Account,
Flexible Savings Account, and Basic Life, AD& D, STD, and LTD
insurance Work/Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO), Tuition
Reimbursements Ongoing training to support Career Development
Responsibilities: Directs day-to-day activities of Direct Support
Professionals. Completes required documentation and assists with
information gathering for Personal Outcome Measures and
assessments. Acts as a team leader and resource person for Direct
Support Professionals. Assists in staff scheduling. Manages client
resources, appointments, and activity schedules. Manages house
expenses and debit/credit card usage. Assists in maintaining health
and safety standards for individuals supported and support sites.
Supports Bethesda's Mission, Vision, and Core Values, ensuring that
individuals are assisted in practicing their faith and are treated
with the utmost respect. Essential Job Functions: Provide direct
support to individuals with disabilities by assuring the following:
relationships, spiritual activities, community involvement and
integration, power and choice, health and safety, status, and
competence. Implement person-centered plans to assist people in
achieving their personal goals and meet their needs and desires.
Assist in establishing routines that meet all individuals needs and
desires and to ensure compliance with licensing regulations, agency
policies and practices and protection of individual rights. Ensure
opportunities to access to the community are scheduled and staffed;
provide transportation to activities as needed. Schedule cleaning
and home maintenance activities to provide for the health and
well-being of people served. Guide and monitor the work of DSPs and
mentor them in their professional development. Ensure all required
documentation is complete, accurate and professional; assist with
informationgathering to identify personal outcomes desired and
effect of supports. Maintains and expands skills and knowledge
relevant to providing high quality supports and services. Ensure
that all home, vehicle, and personal property maintenance needs are
addressed in a timely manner. Schedule and attend as needed
medical, health, and dental appointments to ensure best possible
health and safety. Supervise the administration of medication
without error. Ensure fiscal responsibility by protecting agency
and individual funds from misuse. Complete all paperwork
thoroughly, correctly and on a timely basis. Complete audits as
required. Work assigned schedule and arrive to scheduled shift on
time. Change work schedule as needed to meet individual and program
needs. Assist program managers in preparing staff schedules,
resolving schedule conflicts, and calling in off duty employees
when needed. Maintain a Christian atmosphere in the home, including
daily devotions, mealtime prayers, church attendance, and
participation in special church-related activities. Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent required. One year of experience
as a Direct Support Professional or related job working with
persons with developmental disabilities. Must be at least 18 years
of age. Valid driver's license and clear driving record Cleared and
approved criminal record check Legal status in the U.S. First
Aid/CPR Certified Ability to assist with a two-person lift of an
adult Ability to do frequent bending and lifting Ability to stand
for eight (8) hours at a time. Other Competencies (skills,
abilities, behaviors): A commitment to the belief that all people
have the right to dignity, respect, opportunity and full community
inclusion. A philosophy that is consistent with the Mission,
Vision, and Core Values of the organization. Ability to read,
write, and comprehend English effectively Ability to maintain
confidentiality. Must be a positive team player and maintain a
positive attitude Skills in planning, organizing, problem solving,
and conflict resolution. Be part of a team who enhances the lives
of our individuals in every way possible. Apply today and make a
difference in your community! As coronavirus (COVID-19) continues
to spread around our country, it is critical we take steps to
support and protect one another. We are utilizing Zoom meetings to
conduct our hiring manager interviews! BLC123
Keywords: AbleLight, Aurora , Lead Direct Support Professional / Lead Caregiver / Lead Dsp, Other , Aurora, Colorado
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