Lead Direct Support Professional

At Resources for Human Development, we are dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to live fulfilling and independent lives. Our team is passionate about providing compassionate care and support tailored to each person's unique needs. We are currently seeking a motivated and caring individual to join us as a Lead Direct Support Professional. Full Time DAY SHIFT in Allentown.

Our BLOOM (Building of Lasting Opportunities for an Optimistic Mindset) program is a community-based program providing comprehensive residential and day services in staffed homes. The program was created to support adults with autism, dual diagnoses of intellectual disabilities and mental illness, developmental disorders and other neurobiological disabilities, significant mental health issues, and medical complications. Emphasis is placed on developing communication skills, building social supports, person-centered planning, self-determination enhancing daily living skills, supporting the community and social integration, providing trauma-based therapies, and mental health stabilization—with the goal of increased independence and participation within the community.

Position Summary

The Lead Direct Support Professional (LDSP) directly supports the Site Supervisor in maintaining program operations in accordance with industry, federal and local regulations and requirements. In addition to providing direct-care to consumers and performing the duties of the Direct Support Professional, this leadership position serves as a mentor to other Direct Support Professionals via modeling effective interpersonal interactions, developing creative strategies aimed at enhancing consumers’ independent living skills, and maintaining professionalism. The LDSP will perform responsibilities assigned by the Site Supervisor to ensure that quality services and operations are maintained. A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed.

Essential Duties and Functions

Staff Support

• Works with Direct Support Professionals, management, internal departments, and additional stakeholders to ensure service implementation as stated in Individual Service Plans. 
• Mentor, trains, observes, monitors, and provides feedback to DSP’s regarding the implementation of the ISPs. 

Direct Care

• Develops and maintains organizational systems in assigned areas/homes based upon the support needs of the individuals as outlined in their ISPs and budget. 
• Provide service to consumers in accordance with all state, local and federal regulations. 

Operations

• Collaboration with management in preparation for the daily operation of the program. 
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent at a minimum; Associates or bachelor’s degree preferred. 
• Basic computer and internet literacy with the ability to utilize applications like emails, time recording and other programs to enter and retrieve data as necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Two years of experience working with individuals with IDD and/or Mental Health issues 
• Understanding of trauma, trauma-informed care, and the creation of trauma-informed environments 
• Valid driver’s license.
• Subject to employment clearances, including FBI clearance, if applicable. 

Working conditions

Works in participant’s home.

Hazard and Atmospheric Conditions

• Exposure to Fumes • Exposure to Dust
• Exposure to Extreme Heat • Exposure to Extreme Cold
• Wet and/or Humid • Exposure to Loud Noise
• Exposure to Confined Places • Mists or Gases
• Exposure to Mechanical Hazards • Exposure to Chemical Hazards
• Exposure to Electrical Hazards • Exposure to Burn Hazard

What We Offer You:

• Commitment to maintaining a values-based and trauma-informed environment for all
• Comprehensive health care coverage including medical, eye, and dental for qualifying  staff
• Retirement savings plan
• Generous paid time off
• On-the-job training

What You’ll Love About RHD:

• Commitment to Values: We are committed to the fundamental value of dignity and respect for all human beings, to the empowerment of our consumers and  staff, and to the flexibility to meet the changing needs of all our partners and those we      serve
• Dedication to Wellness: We value and prioritize our employees’ mental, physical, and emotional health by providing free, online fitness classes,      nutrition services, counseling sessions, and webinars on various health-related topics
• Investment in Growth: We offer programs and workshops to our staff that support furthering education and the development of leadership skills

Requirements

Physical requirements

Must be able to sit, stand and move about in the performance of their duties.

May be subject to participant’s occasional behaviors.

Lifting Requirements

• Medium: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Physical Requirements

•  Stand or Sit (stationary position)
•  Walk
•  Use hands or fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, prepare, inspect, position)
•  Climb (stairs/ladders)
•  Talk/Hear (communicate, converse, convey, express/exchange information)
•  See (detect, identify, recognize, inspect, assess) 
•  Pushing or Pulling
•  Repetitive Motion
•  Reaching (high or low)
• Kneel, Stoop, Crouch or Crawl (position self, move)