What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Direct Support Professional position at Charles Lea Center?
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### Lead Direct Support Professional
As a **LeadDirect Support Professional**, you will provide compassionate, hands-on support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting. Your role is essential in helping individuals live as independently, safely, and meaningfully as possible.
#### Key Responsibilities
The Lead Direct Support Professional provides enhanced communication, training, and operational support to Program Managers, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), and people supported. This role includes day-to-day direct support duties while offering leadership, mentorship, and administrative assistance to ensure high-quality services and efficient program operations.
Key Responsibilities
To Be Considered For This Role, Candidates Must
### Work Location Flexibility
This position is assigned to the Spartanburg area; however, Direct Support Profes ionals may be required to work at other **Charles Lea Center** locations as needed to meet staffing and operational needs.
### Physical Requirements
This position requires regular standing, walking, bending, lifting, and providing hands-on support to individuals. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
### Why Join Us?
At Charles Lea Center, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day by helping individuals achieve their goals, build independence, and thrive in their communities.
### Lead Direct Support Professional
As a **LeadDirect Support Professional**, you will provide compassionate, hands-on support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting. Your role is essential in helping individuals live as independently, safely, and meaningfully as possible.
#### Key Responsibilities
The Lead Direct Support Professional provides enhanced communication, training, and operational support to Program Managers, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), and people supported. This role includes day-to-day direct support duties while offering leadership, mentorship, and administrative assistance to ensure high-quality services and efficient program operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Administrative Support
- Assist Program Managers with the Performance Development Process by providing required information.
- Support completion of On-the-Job Training (OJT) for new hires and provide follow-up as needed.
- Mentor new employees and assist with ongoing training.
- Participate in pre-admission meetings and communicate needs for incoming individuals.
- Monitor training data for people supported and provide corrective training.
- Complete monthly quality assurance audits.
- Provide emergency transportation and support as needed.
- Coordinate with internal departments to ensure supplies and resources are available.
- Assist with documentation for critical incidents and follow-up recommendations.
- Attend routine meetings with the Program Manager to review updates and needs.
- Support DSPs with daily operations, active treatment, and skill development.
- Assist with assessments, monthly packets, and job process protocols.
- Document services in Therap using required modules.
- Submit maintenance needs through UpKeep.
- Provide training on new procedures, initiatives, and licensing requirements.
- Ensure adherence to Behavior Support Plans and guidelines.
- Serve as Medication Technician and document medication administration in Therap.
- Ensure meals meet dietary and health requirements.
- Advocate for the needs and preferences of people supported.
- Serve as backup for the Program Manager when assigned.
- Ensure daily activities reflect the needs and desires of people supported.
- Maintain documentation to meet licensing, compliance, and support standards.
- Assist with scheduling and coverage when available.
- Perform routine DSP duties, including transportation, meal preparation, medical support, and daily living skills.
- Conduct monthly council meetings with people supported and upload documentation to Teams.
- Review and report key information to the Program Manager, including daily census, training objectives, appointment documentation, T-Logs, vehicle logs, and monthly required items.
- Monitor medication supply, expiration dates, and refills; communicate with pharmacy, physicians, or families as needed.
- Support health-related needs by coordinating with medical providers and ensuring Therap documentation is complete.
- Serve as liaison for communication between shifts.
To Be Considered For This Role, Candidates Must
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Have 2 to 4 years of related experience preferred (DSP, CNA, PCA, RBT, Med Tech, Caregiver, or similar roles).
- Hold a valid driver's license.
- Have basic computer skills and the ability to complete electronic documentation.
### Work Location Flexibility
This position is assigned to the Spartanburg area; however, Direct Support Profes ionals may be required to work at other **Charles Lea Center** locations as needed to meet staffing and operational needs.
### Physical Requirements
This position requires regular standing, walking, bending, lifting, and providing hands-on support to individuals. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
### Why Join Us?
At Charles Lea Center, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day by helping individuals achieve their goals, build independence, and thrive in their communities.