Team Lead - Direct Support Professional

Lead with Purpose! Join CRi as a Team Lead and Empower Lives!

Do you have a passion for leadership and helping others achieve their full potential?

Join CRi and become a pivotal part of transforming the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). As a Team Lead, you will guide and mentor Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), while supporting individuals to live meaningful lives, accomplish their dreams, and engage fully in their communities.

Shift - Monday to Friday - 12pm-8pm

Location - Park Rd, Alexandria, VA

Team Lead's Role:

• Leadership and mentoring:
  • Serve as a team leader, providing leadership and training to DSP I, DSP II, and DSP III employees.
  • Provide skills training for individuals and ensure proper support techniques are implemented.
  • Mentor and support individuals to achieve their personal goals and dreams.
  • Handle sensitive and confidential information with utmost discretions and responsibility.
• Administrative and Documentation Oversight:
  • Oversee administrative and programmatic documentation (ie: fire drills, evacuation logs, van logs, environmental checklists, vehicle, and program maintenance.
  • Monitor use of communication logs and review program documentation.
  • Support the Program Manager with administrative functions and facilitate/schedule drills.
  • Maintain and manage the program ratio, ensuring at least 50% of time is included in the program ratio.
  • Participate in Individualized Support Plan (ISP) meetings and develop activity calendars.
• Training and Compliance:
  • Train DSPs and provide observations of meal and medication administration.
  • Provide training in safe transfer and lifting of individuals, and ensuring that protocols are met.
  • Complete program orientation for new DSPs and maintain proficiency in computer skills.
  • Attend mandatory and additional agency training sessions to enhance professional development.
• Direct Care and Advocacy:
  • Provide care to individuals as identified in their Person-Centered Plan (PCP).
  • Support individuals during medical appointments, advocate for their needs and obtain necessary information.
  • Employ appropriate support techniques when intervening with individuals to maintain their well-being.
  • Act as a good conduit to family members and guardians.
  • Fifty percent (50%) of time, at minimum, in ratio within the program supporting all activities to ensure smooth shift.
• Communication and Teamwork:
  • Demonstrate effective communication and writing skills.
  • Work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Express oneself effectively in written reports, including electronic documentation.
• Additional Responsibilities:
  • Check in monthly medications and maintain program vehicles.
  • Ensure compliance with all DSP certification requirements within 90 days.
  • Aim to train and develop skills to potentially become a Program Manager.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of Person-Centered Plan process.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Teams and other computer skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• 5 years of hands-on experience working with IDD population.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field.
• 50% completion of DSP certification.
• Ability to obtain DSP certifications within 90 days of employment.

Physical Demands:

• Requires light and/or heavy lifting, repetitive bending, sight, hearing, and ability to move with ease.
• Must be able to climb, bend, stoop, push, lift, pull, reach, sit, and walk for periods of time.

Working Environment:

• Indoor and outdoor program site and various community locations.

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